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Sheet Metal Mechanic (1st Shift)

Pursuit Aerospace
Eastford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026

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 Sheet Metal Mechanic, Pursuit is looking for an individual who takes pride in their work, can solve problems, and can maintain blueprint requirements. Day to Day activities consist of correcting distortion in parts from various sources, assembling via riveting, Deutch nuts, nut-plates, and broaching. Working with hydraulic press and press brakes are common occurrences.


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 machining
  • Countersink and ream holes with hand tools
  • Advanced Assembly of parts using rivets and nut plates
  • Advanced correcting flatness, fit, form, and function on parts 
  • Advanced Bending, Blanking, Forming using a hydraulic press to manipulate the metal 
  • 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: 

  • 2 years of sheet metal fabrication experience
  • 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
  • Excellent Attention to Detail
  • 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 


Working Conditions:

  • Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment. 
  • Must be able to frequently stand and walk
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.

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.

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