Assembly Technician

GKN Aerospace Careers • Wellington, KS

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About The Position

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job SummaryAn Assembly Technician is responsible for putting together component parts or pieces adhering to a specified set of blueprints or schematics. They verify the correct quantities of components parts and quality checking completed items, manage parts inventory and use hand tools and mechanical equipment to produce structurally sound products and structures.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• Must be a US Citizen due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements

Nice To Haves

• GKN experience
• A two year degree in an industrial or manufacturing field and/or automotive experience is a plus.
• Manufacturing / industrial work experience performing tasks associated with fabrication and/or assembly
• Demonstrated ability to recognize discrepancies in materials or processes
• Position requires knowledge of basic shop math, including addition, subtraction, decimals and fractions

Responsibilities

• Follow technical instructions; interpret engineering blueprints and technical terms.
• Discern quality of parts and materials used in production.
• Inventory parts and tools used in the assembling process.
• Follow company procedures and directives.
• Test finished products for defects.
• Maintain the tools used to create products.
• Keep a clean and well-maintained workspace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees