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Enfield, CT · On-site

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VTL Machinist

Manchester, CT · On-site

$22.25 - $30/hr

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Assembler Technician (Aerospace)

Newington, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

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CNC Machinist - Turning - 1st Shift

Manchester, CT • On-site

PCX Aerosystems
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Set up and operate vertical and horizontal multi-axis milling and turning machines to produce precision aerospace components.

  • Use manual inspection equipment to verify part dimensions and quality.

  • Document manufacturing performance issues and communicate them to maintain shift continuity and reduce machine downtime.

Job description

About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.
EOE Statement
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.
Description
This position builds the operator's skills and knowledge to efficiently perform and maintain the manufacturing processes vertical and horizontal multi-axis milling and turning machines to produce precision aerospace components.
Responsibilities:
  • Perform set up and operate vertical and horizontal multi-axis milling and turning machinery as required with supervision.
  • Use manual inspection equipment as required, e.g. height stands, micrometers, indicators, dial bores, verniers, etc.
  • Work with aerospace materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, magnesium, titanium, and nickel alloys.
  • Read/interpret operation sheets and work instructions.
  • Adhere to established policies and company procedures and standard work.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
  • Document and communicate manufacturing performance issues to maintain continuity between shifts and decrease machine downtime.
  • Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Follow all safety policies, rules and regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned by Leads, Supervisors and/or Managers.

Position Requirements
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand or sit for extended period of time on a concrete manufacturing floor.
  • Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Moderate twisting and bending.
  • Moderate climbing on step stools or platforms.

Unusual Environmental Conditions:
  • Loud machining environment; exposure to aerospace metals, lubricants and chemicals.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Safety glasses/shields, appropriate manufacturing closed toed footwear, gloves, hearing protection may be required or other protective equipment as needed.

Qualifications:
  • US Citizen
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of Two years of CNC experience.
  • Aerospace experience required
  • Basic understanding of math or industrial mathematics.
  • Good written and verbal skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to read technical drawings.
  • Ability to set, use or setup various measuring devices.
  • Solid problem solving skills.

Shift
First
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Manchester
Category
Operations
Req Number
OPE-26-00004
Position
CNC Machinist - Turning
Close Date
Post Internal Days
0
Number of Openings
1
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
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