What are the responsibilities and job description for the Punch Press Operator 1st shift position at Pursuit Aerospace?
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 Rolled Vanes Flow Line Tech, you will work in a flowline where parts move between multiple machines including a belt furnace for heat treatment. In the role you will be setting up rolling presses, removing burrs created by the laser process (sanding/grinding), setting up and running punch presses, cleaning/degreasing parts, and packing parts into baskets for heat treatment. You will be on your feet much of the time and will have to be able to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently.
Location: Eastford, CT
This is a full-time role 7:00 am to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday with occasional weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Deburr metal details using hand tools to remove burr from laser and blanking
- Setup and run rolling presses and punch presses
- Run degrease machines
- Hand clean parts using acetone and other degreasers
- Inspect own work using basic inspection equipment and quick-check gaging
- Use Kaizen to flow parts and drive down costs
- Responsible for accurately completing paperwork relating to counts, scrap, time according to Company policy
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases 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:
- Strong Mechanical skills
- Ability to be on your feet all day
- Ability to use air and electric tools to remove metal
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Self-starter/motivated team player
- Flexibility to change and adapt as needed
Working Conditions:
- 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.
- 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.