Metal Fabricator I - Grit Blast Operator

Pursuit Aerospace; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a hands-on Grit Blast Operator in Manchester, CT. This on-site role focuses on preparing aerospace sheet metal parts by grit blasting, masking, and coating removal in a controlled manufacturing environment.

You will read blueprints, measure dimensions, and ensure tolerances while maintaining equipment and following blueprints and tech manuals. This full-time position emphasizes safety and precision in a dynamic shop setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to comply with ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Masking parts for grit blasting and marking restricted areas.
• Strip coating from aerospace parts using grit blast.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and specifications.
• Visually inspect parts for coating removal and tolerances.
• Maintain grit blast equipment and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Quality inspection

Measuring tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grit blasting equipment

Vernier calipers

Job description

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Full-time Regular Direct Manufacturing Manchester, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5093

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:

Primarily perform grit blast duties, and learn all the processes to plan, lay out, repair and install sheet metal products and parts.

Location: Manchester, CT

This role will be onsite 100% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Part masking of critical no blast areas, and markings
• Precise Stripping of coating from aerospace parts using grit blast.
• Work to specific tech manuals requirement for grit blasting.
• Look up, read, and interpret specification.
• Visually Inspect parts for coating removal
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work with arms in a blast cabinet.
• Perform general machine maintenance including but not limited to (replace hoses, gloves, empty fill grit, change nozzles, )
• Use of basic hand tools (screwdriver, Wrenches etc,)
• Move heavy grit barrels with hand truck
• Learn and gain a better understanding of calibrated tooling and equipment such as but not limited to vernier calipers, height gages, pi‑tapes, plug gages, micrometers, go/no go gages, thread gages, cylindrical plug and vertical dividing head.
• Become proficient in interpreting blueprints to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products
• Become proficient in measuring, marking dimensions, and lay out material to be installed using tools such as scribes, rulers, calculators and squares
• Become proficient in fastening joints and seams in sheet metal with solder, welds, caulk, bolts and metal driver clips, ensuring work is done carefully and bonds will last
• Assist in checking parts using specified gages or check parts using furnished fixtures to see that dimensions are being maintained.
• Consistently maintain specific tolerances and accurately perform dimensions

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant 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

• 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.

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.