Continuous Improvement Technician

Pursuit Plainville is looking for a Continuous Improvement Technician to support production and our continuous improvement process.

Responsible for rapid development and deployment of right size equipment necessary to achieve or improve single piece flow line manufacturing.

• The individual must be willing and capable of developing, modifying and building machinery that adheres to Pursuit's Universal No's, and ensuring operator and part safety.
• Responsible for rapidly reproducing right size production ready equipment throughout the shop.
• Capable of utilizing machinery and materials within the shop to create and modify custom components.
• Capable of collaborating with all levels within the organization such as Operators, Engineers, Leads, Quality, EH&S, and Whitcraft's KPO.
• Provide creative and innovative hands‑on solutions to make the process easier for operators.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, dimensions, symbols and geometric tolerances based on customer specifications.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Support and participate in various roles throughout the shop such as Kaizen and 1S workshops, including performing flow line operations.
• Willing to mentor colleagues and less skilled employees.
• Travel to other Whitcraft sites may be required.

• Must be self‑motivated with a sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability.
• Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical and/or electrical assembly experience.
• Understanding of mechanical components and machine design.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Communication & problem‑solving skills.
• Minimum of High School or equivalent.

Primarily shop floor environment.

Machinery, hand tools, fixturing, gaging and computer.

• Kaizen knowledge & experience preferred.
• Familiarity with requirements for aerospace component manufacturing that includes having knowledge of aerospace fabrications, machining, laser technology, welding, coatings, and heat treatment is also preferred, but not required.