About the Organization 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 www.pcxaero.com. Company Overview 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. EOE Statement PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. DescriptionFUNCTION: In an assigned area or cell, under general supervision perform complex polishing and finishing operations of exacting tolerance on production or overhaul and repair parts. Parts are typically at or near final stages of the manufacturing process, with tight tolerance limits, requiring intense period of concentration for extended periods of time. TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Work from drawings, sketches, computer-generated information and verbal instructions to plan the polishing, finishing or re-work operation to be performed.
- Must be capable of following standard finishing applications in order to achieve dimensional integrity and required finish characteristics.
- Must have comprehensive understanding of the material characteristics being worked on in order to determine the appropriate wheel, grit, compound or abrasive texture to use in order to achieve desired finish and dimension.
- Perform precise chamfering operations on parts, without damaging other critical part dimensions
- Work from quality review and corrective work documents to repair or rework parts.
- Use precision measuring instruments in order to gage various critical dimension and tolerance limits, in accordance with established parameters or blue print requirements.
- Performs temporary part marking and In process transfer marking operations using Vibro Engraving, Electro-chemical Etch, or Ink Stamp, methods with suitable legibility to meet drawing or customer specification requirements
- Actively participate in various aspects of Lean production and Continuous Improvement projects that drive efficiency improvements.
- Must work safely at all times. Participate in safety improvement initiatives by raising any safety concerns and helping to come up with corrective actions.
- Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor as appropriate.
- May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department or cell objectives and to develop individuals' skills.
Position RequirementsShift First Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location PCX Aerosystems, Newington Category Manufacturing Req Number MAN-24-00016 Position Finishing Specialist B Close DatePost Internal Days 0 Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Hiring Manager(s)This position is currently accepting applications.