Grinding Machinist

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Mfg IND Runway 4 Full-time Regular Direct Manufacturing Plainville, CT, US

30+ days ago Requisition

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 Grinding Machinist, you will play a critical role in producing high-precision aerospace components by operating CNC grinding equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position supports production by running established programs, performing minor set-ups, and making real-time adjustments to ensure parts meet exact blueprint and work order specifications—often holding tolerances of ±.001 or tighter.

You will work with a variety of CNC grinding machines in a cellular manufacturing environment, where the ability to operate multiple machines, understand feeds and speeds, and apply proper grinding wheel selection is essential. Daily responsibilities include dimensional inspection, documentation of production data, basic operator maintenance, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.

This is a hands-on machining role ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, quality, and consistency. Success in this role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset—supporting teammates, sharing knowledge, and contributing to Pursuit Aerospace's commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Location:

Plainville, CT - This position is 100% on site, Monday through Friday with overtime available (1st shift: 7:00am-3:30pm).

Responsibilities:

• Performs minor set-ups and operates CNC Grinding machines and related equipment where programs, fixtures, and methods have been developed.
• Makes all edits and adjustments as required to produce parts to work orders/blue print specifications/sketches. Holding +.001 or smaller tolerances.
• The ability to operate more than one machine in a cellular environment is required.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of feeds and speeds and a working knowledge of grinding wheels and their application.
• Inspects work for all dimensional features as required.
• Produces quality and quantity of work in accordance with Company requirements.
• Responsible for accurately completing paperwork relating to counts, scrap, time, etc according to Company policy.
• Performs duties exercising good machining practices at all times.
• Maintains area, equipment, and tooling in a neat, orderly condition including operator maintenance sheets.
• Maintains coolant tanks and fills as necessary.
• Assists new and less experienced operators as requested.
• Observes all Company policies, rules, and regulations including good housekeeping, safety and security.

Required Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to understand and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Prefer a minimum of one year experience as a CNC operator.

Preferred…