CNC Machinist - Turning; 2nd shift

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CNC Machinist - Turning (2nd shift)

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. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems, please visit our website at

PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer.

This position builds the operator's skills and knowledge to efficiently perform and maintain the manufacturing processes vertical and horizontal multi-axis turning machines to produce precision aerospace components. This postion will support 2nd shift.

• Perform set up and operate vertical and horizontal multi‑axis turning machinery as required with supervision.
• Use manual inspection equipment as required, e.g. height stands, micrometers, indicators, dial bores, verniers, etc.
• Work with aerospace materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, magnesium, titanium, and nickel alloys.
• Read/interpret operation sheets and work instructions.
• Adhere to established policies and company procedures and standard work.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Document and communicate manufacturing performance issues to maintain continuity between shifts and decrease machine downtime.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow all safety policies, rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by Leads, Supervisors and/or Managers.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended period of time on a concrete manufacturing floor.
• Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate twisting and bending.
• Moderate climbing on step stools or platforms.
• Unusual
  
  Environmental Conditions:
• Loud machining environment; exposure to aerospace metals, lubricants and chemicals.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment:
• Safety glasses/shields, appropriate manufacturing closed‑toed footwear, gloves, hearing protection may be required or other protective equipment as needed.

• US Citizen
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Technical school graduate in machining or two years of CNC experience.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of math or industrial mathematics.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Ability to set, use or setup various measuring devices.
• Solid problem solving skills.

• Shift: Various Shifts
• Full‑Time/Part‑Time:
  Full‑Time
• Location:
  
  PCX Aerosystems, Manchester
• Category:
  Operations
• Req Number: OPE‑25‑00003
• Position: CNC Machinist - Turning
• Number of Openings: 1
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
  Non‑Exempt
• Hiring Manager(s):
  Lisa Czaja

This position is currently accepting applications.

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