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Pursuit Aerospace · 1 month ago

Metal Fabricator I - Grit Blast Operator

Manchester, CT, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Whitcraft Group is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to operational improvement and customer service. The Metal Fabricator I - Grit Blast Operator will primarily perform grit blast duties and learn processes related to sheet metal products and parts.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingSupply Chain Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Part masking of critical no blast areas, and markings

Precise Stripping of coating from aerospace parts using grit blast

Work to specific tech manuals requirement for grit blasting

Look up, read, and interpret specification

Visually Inspect parts for coating removal

Stand for long periods of time

Able to work with arms in a blast cabinet

Perform general machine maintenance including but not limited to (replace hoses, gloves, empty fill grit, change nozzles, )

Use of basic hand tools (screwdriver, Wrenches etc,)

Move heavy grit barrels with hand truck

Learn and gain a better understanding of calibrated tooling and equipment such as but not limited to vernier calipers, height gages, pi-tapes, plug gages, micrometers, go/no go gages, thread gages, cylindrical plug and vertical dividing head

Become proficient in interpreting blueprints to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products

Become proficient in measuring, marking dimensions, and lay out material to be installed using tools such as scribes, rulers, calculators and squares

Become proficient in fastening joints and seams in sheet metal with solder, welds, caulk, bolts and metal driver clips, ensuring work is done carefully and bonds will last

Assist in checking parts using specified gages or check parts using furnished fixtures to see that dimensions are being maintained

Consistently maintain specific tolerances and accurately perform dimensions

Qualification

Grit blast experienceSheet metal fabricationBlueprint interpretationBasic metal properties knowledgeGeneral machine maintenanceUse of hand toolsSafety rule interpretation

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent or 1 year of relevant experience

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis

Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations