Waterjet Operator

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:

As a Waterjet Operator, you will set up the machine, load programs, load material, cut parts and tools, diagnose issues, and provide basic maintenance and care on the machine.

Location: Plainville, CT

This role must be onsite 5 days a week Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:

• Operating and maintaining water jet cutting machines.
• Inspect own work using basic inspection equipment.
• Responsible for getting first piece acceptance from the Quality Department.
• Responsible for performing daily preventive maintenance.
• Set up fixture per set up sheets.
• Responsible for accurately completing paperwork relating to SQA sheets, counts, scrap, time, etc., according to Company policy.
• Maintains area, equipment, and tooling in a neat, orderly condition including operator maintenance sheets.
• Observes all Company policies, rules, and regulations including good housekeeping, safety and security.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good Mechanical skills
• Good trouble shooting skills
• Basic blueprint interpretation skills
• CNC Experience
• Hydraulic trouble shooting and repair experience
• Forklift/ Man lift experience
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Self-starter/motivated team player
• Must be able to read and work from work order instructions.
• Must have general computer skills.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• 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 travel between locations or to suppliers up to 25% of time.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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.