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Gear Shaping & Grinding Operator (Aerospace)

PCX Aerostructures, LLC
United States, Connecticut, Newington
300 Fenn Road (Show on map)
Sep 29, 2026

Title
Gear Shaping & Grinding Operator (Aerospace)

About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

Must be qualified to set-up and operate a wide variety of gear shaping and grinding equipment from blueprints or process sheets.

Typical Duties:



  • Set up and operate Gear Tooth Grinder and Gear Tooth Generator.
  • Select proper holding devices, cutters, and lubricants.
  • Performs final inspection with use of special gaging equipment.
  • Able to measure finish product.
  • Capable and willing to assist or train other employees in lower classifications.
  • Must possess a skill level that eliminates errors that cause nonconforming material and maintain a consistent level of high quality work. Identify non-conformances at time of occurrence. Recognize opportunities for non-conformances and notify management of need for action.
  • Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor.
  • Actively participate in various aspects of Continuous Improvement projects which may include but is not limited to 5S, TPM, kaizen events, and set-up reduction events, which is aligned with the commitment to continuous improvement activities in Article II of the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Must work safely at all times. Participate in safety improvement initiatives by raising any safety concerns and helping to come up with corrective actions.
  • 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 Requirements

Shift
-not applicable-

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Newington

Category
Manufacturing

Req Number
MAN-26-00038

Position
Gear - All Around A

Close Date

Post Internal Days
0

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

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