Metal Fabricator I - Clean Line Technician

Pursuit Aerospace; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Manchester, CT is seeking a Metal Fabricator I - Clean Line Technician to operate cleaning processes for aerospace parts, including alkaline and acid cleaning, rust inhibitor cleaning, baking, and vapor degreasing. This is a 1st shift, onsite role with core hours 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1–2 years of related experience, and must be able to work in ITAR/EAR environments. English literacy and basic measurement skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years related experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The company cannot sponsor visa holders.
• Must be able to work onsite (no remote sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic functional, mechanical and visual inspections on aerospace components.
• Sets up cleaning operations with assistance from an engineer or Special Process Leader.
• Identify and report production problems to supervision.
• Handle rework parts and maintain solution tanks and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

The Metal Fabricator I - Clean Line Technician is responsible for running the various cleaning processes that are used to treat and clean parts. This includes alkaline cleaning, acid cleaning, sodium nitrite rust inhibitor cleaning, baking parts and vapor degreasing.

Location: Manchester, CT

This role will be onsite 100% of the time. It is a 1st shift position with core hours of 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Performs basic functional, mechanical and visual inspections on various types of aerospace components.
• Sets-up cleaning operation with assistance from Chemical Engineer and/or Special Process Leader, may make minor tank modifications including change outs.
• Identify and report production problems to supervision.
• Processes parts that are in rework status.
• Maintains solution tanks and cleans hardware to maintain internal quality and external customer requirements.
• Operates other equipment related to the maneuvering of parts such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, or overhead hoists to move heavy loads.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and supports 6S initiatives to improve work flow, work output, efficiency, and production processes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned within the skill and capability of the individual including testing such a pH, conductivity , acid acceptance and silver nitrate titration.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years related experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis 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:

• Demonstrate a good mechanical aptitude.
• 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
• Professional sheet metal fabricator certificate
• Basic knowledge of specific properties of metals used
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints

Physical Requirements:

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation & 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.