Metal Fabricator I - Clean Line Technician

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 role

This position is responsible for running the various cleaning processes used to treat and clean parts, including alkaline cleaning, acid cleaning, sodium nitrite rust inhibitor cleaning, baking parts, and vapor degreasing. The role is based in Manchester, CT, and requires onsite work 100% of the time on a 1st shift schedule 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 operations with assistance from a Chemical Engineer and/or Special Process Leader; may make minor tank modifications, including changeouts.
• Identifies and reports production problems to supervision.
• Processes parts that are in rework status.
• Maintains solution tanks and cleans hardware to meet internal quality and external customer requirements.
• Operates equipment related to maneuvering parts, such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, or overhead hoists to move heavy loads.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and supports 6S initiatives to enhance workflow, output, efficiency, and production processes.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including testing such as pH, conductivity, acid acceptance, and silver nitrate titration.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates 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.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (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.