Gauge Technician / Part Marker

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace supplier seeks a Gauge Technician / Part Marker in Manchester, CT. This role involves gauge setup, maintenance, and marking precision aerospace components. Candidates should have strong gauge control experience and a commitment to quality. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional aerospace solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience.
• 3 to 5 years of gauge control experience.

Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain gauges and fixtures.
• Collaborate with departments for gauging needs.
• Generate purchase requisitions for gauges.

Skills

Drawing Interpretation Skills

Gauge setting

Communication

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

GAGEpack

Job description

Title
Gauge Technician / Part Marker

About the Organization
PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight-critical mechanical systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the US Government. With roots going back to the dawn of the helicopter age, PCX today is a private equity owned acquisition platform tasked with building a defense-focused, balanced portfolio of companies that manufacture, assemble and perform overhaul and repair services for a variety of fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs. Several of our businesses provide metal and composite components for space applications including satellites, spacecraft and rockets. Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems, please visit our website at www.pcxaero.com.







Company Overview







PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa Ana, CA; Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT. Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements, while living our values, every day. We are a company that embraces diversity.








EOE Statement
PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

The Gauge Technician / Part Marker position is responsible for gauge setup & maintenance and marking serial and part numbers of precision aerospace components.

Responsibilities:

• Setup and recall of all gauges and fixtures that require verification or calibration at specific intervals.


• Collaborate with various departments to assess current in-house and external supplier gauging needs for Manufacturing or Inspection.


• Generate purchase requisitions for new or replacement gauges.


• Responsible for the issuance of gauges and the timely updating of gauge status and assigned locations in gauge control software.


• Establish and track calibration intervals, monitoring gauges due for calibration, overdue gauges, and lost/missing gauges. Also responsible to work with Engineering to identify gauging needs for new products or processes.


• Generate monthly recall reports and distribute to manufacturing areas. Work with Manufacturing to improve gauge recall performance.


• Set and verify gauges to documented procedures and/or manufacturer's recommendations to assure conformance to applicable specifications.

• Set-up and operate engraving and marking machines, utilizing various rotary engraving machinery including Electro Etch, Dot Peen and VibroPeen.


• Review of quality specs, work orders and blueprints for marking to ensure compliance with customer requirements and requests.


• Visual and dimensional verification (inspection) to requirements utilizing micrometers, calipers, bore gages, thread gages, and other inspection equipment as required.


• Review and acceptance of Travelers to assure all sign-off complete and revision levels are to Operation Book Requirements.


• Ensure that standard procedures are followed in all aspects of work including process verification, product inspection, documentation, material handling, etc.


• Review of quality specs, work orders and blueprints for marking to ensure compliance with customer requirements and requests


• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended period of time.


• Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Moderate twisting and bending.


• Moderate climbing on step stools or platforms


• Maintain a Clean and Safe Working Environment.


• Assess and implement potential improvements of methods to assure safe working conditions.

Unusual Environmental Conditions:

• Loud machining environment; exposure to aerospace metals, lubricants, and chemicals.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses/shields, appropriate manufacturing closed toed footwear, gloves, or hearing protection may be required or other protective equipment as needed.

Qualifications:

• US Citizen


• High School graduate or equivalent


• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience


• 3 to 5 years of gauge control experience


• Drawing Interpretation Skills


• Gauge setting or gauge set-up experience


• Good understanding of ISO1000012-1 / AS9100 industry or customer calibration requirements


• Good computer skills (excel, word, powerpoint, GAGEpack)


• Solid industrial mathematics knowledge


• Strong communication skills both in written and verbal form


• Ability to read technical drawings


• Ability to set, use, or setup various measuring devices


• Team Player with a proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Position Requirements


Shift
First

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
PCX Aerosystems, Manchester

Category
Quality Control

Req Number
QUA-25-00015

Position
Gauge Technician / Part Marker

Close Date


Post Internal Days
0

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)
Lisa Czaja

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