Machinist II - 4/10 2nd Shift

Pursuit Aerospace; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Stuart, Florida, seeks a CNC Operator to implement programs for manufacturing aircraft components. This on-site role involves operating CNC machines, developing tooling solutions, and ensuring documentation accuracy. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma and 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers benefits like health insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off, with the expectation of working within ITAR/EAR regulations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
• Ability to work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC operations using various machines.
• Develop tooling solutions as needed.
• Produce and edit NC programs via machine control.

Skills

Team Player

Communication skills

CNC machining

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC equipment

Mazatrol/Shop Mill controls

Cutter grind machines

Job description

About the Opportunity

This role will implement the programs designed by the CNC programmer to manufacture components to customer specifications and prescript aircraft standards on the CNC Machines.

Location: Stuart, Florida, On-site. Monday to Thursday, 3 PM to 1 AM (10% Shift Differential)

Responsibilities

• Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site.
• Perform CNC operations using a variety of different machines - including lathes, milling, and Laser equipment.
• Understand, interpret and work to Engineering drawings and to work to tight tolerances.
• Provide methods and technical support to other members of the team wherever necessary.
• Develop tooling solutions for both cutting and fixturing as needed.
• Working in conjunction with the manufacturing engineers and CNC programmer, operate the CNC to meet the daily production targets.
• Produce and edit NC programs via the machine control and/or ISO code.
• Ensure that full documentation is kept up to date detailing the CNC path, featuring and tooling information.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Contribute new ideas and positive support to the current processes by improving productivity.
• Assist in solving manufacturing and quality issues utilizing root cause and analysis tools.
• Sharing knowledge and experience and support coaching and mentoring to new employees and apprentices.
• Support and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives across Shop Operations. (I.e. Yellow Belt LEAN Manufacturing, 6S initiatives, cost reductions, housekeeping)
• To carry out any other duties that may be necessary to meet departmental objectives.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full‑time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full‑time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Team Player with the ability to work alone and use own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Experience with cutter grind machines preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience of manufacturing with CNC equipment and controls
• Previous CNC Machining experience
• Previous experience on Mazatrol/Shop Mill controls would be a distinct advantage
• Flexible approach to working various shift patterns
• Willingness to be trained across departments, supporting flexible working requirements

Working Conditions

• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
• Must be able to pass an eye exam on an annual basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and have the ability hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or crouch.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.