Machinist II

Pursuit Aerospace • Plainville, CT

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking an experienced machinist to perform all aspects necessary for the machining process used in the manufacturing of company products. The machinist will create assignments by defining objectives, priorities and deadlines, and assists fellow employees with unusual situations that do not have clear objectives. Additional, specific instructions are given for new, difficult, or unusual assignments. The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments. The machinist will review the work for technical adequacy and conformance with practice and policy.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience
• Able to read, write, and speak in standard English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Knowledge of shop geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees in the organization.
• Have working knowledge of the machinability of metals.
• Demonstrate a good mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates manual, CNC machines to perform completely and independently specific operations as outlined in the methods and process sheets. Learns machines for other processes and programs.
• Change, set and adjust precision tools as required.
• Load and delete programs in the computer.
• Make minor adjustments of feeds and speeds on the assigned machine.
• Grind own cutting tools and drills (other than special purpose tools).
• Consistently maintain specific tolerances and accurately perform dimensions.
• Check parts using specified gages or check parts using furnished fixtures to see that dimensions are being maintained.
• Perform routine maintenance checks, reporting improper machine function and/or check parts not being held to the proper dimensions.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and precautions.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees