Deburring Operator

Deburring Operator

PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight‑critical mechanical systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the US Government. With roots going back to the dawn of the helicopter age, PCX today is a private‑equity owned acquisition platform tasked with building a defense‑focused, balanced portfolio of companies that manufacture, assemble and perform overhaul and repair services for a variety of fixed‑wing and rotorcraft programs.

Several of our businesses provide metal and composite components for space applications including satellites, spacecraft and rockets. Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture which rewards performance.

PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa Ana, CA;
Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT. Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements, while living our values, every day.

We are a company that embraces diversity.

PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer.

Removes burrs and sharp edges or excess material from metal components, including contouring certain edges and features.

• Removes excess metal and surface defects from aerospace hardware or machined surfaces using pneumatic or hand‑held abrasive wheels or belted grinding equipment.
• Uses abrasive belt or wheel according to customer specifications or type of finish specified, product being polished, or amount of metal to be removed, using knowledge of polishing operations and abrasives. Monitors abrasive wheel or belt for wear.
• Operates polisher, grinder, or deburring tools and removes metal and surface defects or contours edges of components based on specifications of blueprints or work instructions.
• Inspects work for acceptability of finish. Moves finished components to next workstation for further processing.
• Performs other work as assigned by the supervisor.

• Ability to lift or transfer components or objects of no more than 50 pounds.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions in English and possess basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and assist in tooling and process development.
• Considerable ability to use a variety of hand and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to use precision hand‑held measuring devices, i.e., micrometer, vernier, go/no‑go gauges, etc.
• Ability to use fine motor skills to manipulate small tools and perform meticulous work to close tolerances.
• Proficiently interacts with other employees and possess good interpersonal skills.

• High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years deburring experience or similar work involving fine polishing, grinding or contouring of metal parts in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.

Light industrial work setting. Job involves lifting up to 50 lbs. in a manufacturing environment that may occasionally require the employee to work in a number of awkward positions.

PCX Aerosystems, Enfield

Shift: First. Employment:
Full‑Time.

This position is currently accepting applications.