Machinist - Milling

Pursuit Aerospace; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Milling Machinist to join their team in Plainville. This full-time role involves operating CNC lathes and milling machines, ensuring precision in part production, and maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret blueprints. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and quality, and take the next step in your machining career with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Understanding of blueprints and sketches.

Responsibilities

• Operates CNC lathes and milling machines under supervision.
• Performs minor setups and adjustments to produce parts.
• Inspects work to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Interpretation

Mechanical Ability

Feeds and Speeds Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace in Plainville seeks a Full Time, 1st Shift Milling Machinists

Job Summary: Operates all types of CNC Lat Milling machines under the direction of the area supervisor or Lead Person.

Major Responsibilities & Activities:

• Performs minor set-ups and operates CNC lathes and/or milling machines and related equipment where programs, fixtures, and methods have been developed.
• Some Assembly of Parts
• Makes all edits and adjustments as required to produce parts to work orders/blue print specifications/sketches.
• The ability to operate more than one machine in a cellular environment is required.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of feeds and speeds and a working knowledge of cutting tools and their application.
• Inspects work for all dimensional features as required.
• Produces quality and quantity of work in accordance with Company requirements.
• Responsible for accurately completing paperwork relating to counts, scrap, time, etc according to Company policy.
• Performs duties exercising good machining practices at all times.
• Maintains area, equipment, and tooling in a neat, orderly condition including operator maintenance sheets.
• Maintains coolant tanks and fills as necessary.
• Assists new and less experienced operators as requested.
• Observes all Company policies, rules, and regulations including good housekeeping, safety and security.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School or equivalent
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to understand and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Prefer a minimum of one year experience as a CNC operator.

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)