Machinist II

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.

Purpose/ Summary:

The Machinist II position performs all aspects necessary for the machining processes used in the manufacturing of components.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Under General Supervision:

• Operates all manual, CNC, or EDM machines to perform completely and independently specific operations as outlined in the methods and process sheets
• Changes, sets, and adjusts precision tools as required
• Loads and deletes programs in the computer
• Makes minor adjustments of feeds and speeds on the assigned machine
• Grinds own cutting tools and drills (other than special purpose tools)
• Maintains specific tolerances and accurately performs dimensions
• Checks parts using specified gages or furnished fixtures to ensure dimensions are maintained
• Performs routine maintenance checks and reports improper machine function
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area
• Follows all applicable safety rules and precautions
• Assists with related training of other employees as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skill & Ability:

• Working knowledge of the machinability of metals, with a good mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge and ability to use machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Knowledge of shop geometry and trigonometry
• Effective written and verbal communications skills to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak before employees in the organization
• Good math skills, with the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and
• Three (3) years of relevant experience

Physical Requirements: This full section, or unrelated bullets, could be removed if not relevant.

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.

space 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.

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.