Fabrication Operator A - (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift)

GKN Aerospace•Garden Grove, CA

About The Position

The Fabrication Operator A performs trained manufacturing operations used to produce aircraft windows, canopies, and windshields for defense and commercial aerospace applications. Assigned work may include acrylic polishing, assembly, cutting, layup, coating, oven or autoclave operation, operation of custom equipment, production data entry, and safe movement of large acrylic components. The position works an assigned shift and may require overtime or alternative shifts when scheduled in accordance with applicable law and company policy. The role involves following approved work instructions, training, and standard work; using measuring tools to verify conformance; maintaining accurate production, quality, and traceability records; inspecting work and reporting concerns; and following applicable safety, environmental, quality, ethics, equal-employment-opportunity, government-contracting, and export-control requirements. The operator collaborates with team members, supports site performance objectives, and participates in Lean and continuous-improvement activities. Shift times: 1st shift, 5:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.; 2nd shift, 1:45 p.m.–10:15 p.m.; 3rd shift, 9:45 p.m.–6:15 a.m. Hourly rate: $23.32.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to understand and communicate work-related information in English when necessary to safely follow English-language manufacturing instructions, safety information, and production records.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain complete and accurate production records.
Ability to use basic measuring tools or learn their safe and accurate use.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to satisfy applicable export-control authorization requirements.
Must satisfy all position-specific employment eligibility, export-control, site-access, and security requirements applicable to the work performed, including ITAR/EAR or program requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with acrylic fabrication, composite layup, coating, assembly, ovens, autoclaves, or similar manufacturing processes.
Working knowledge of manufacturing resource planning systems; experience with ASI is a plus.
Experience using micrometers, calipers, scales, or comparable measuring devices.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned fabrication and assembly operations in accordance with approved work instructions, training, and standard work.
Polish, cut, lay up, coat, assemble, and handle acrylic components using approved hand tools, saws, ovens, autoclaves, stretch machines, and other authorized equipment, as assigned and trained.
Use measuring tools, including micrometers, scales, and calipers, to verify conformance to drawings and manufacturing requirements.
Record and maintain accurate production, quality, and traceability records.
Inspect work for defects and immediately report safety, quality, equipment, or process concerns to the Team Leader or other appropriate personnel.
Handle chemicals and resins and wear required personal protective equipment, which may include a respirator, in accordance with training and safety procedures.
Follow all health, safety, environmental, quality, ethics, equal-employment-opportunity, government-contracting, and export-control requirements applicable to the work.
Work collaboratively with team members and contribute practical ideas to problem solving and continuous improvement.
Support site performance objectives for people, safety, quality, delivery, cash, and cost.
Complete required Lean Foundation training and participate in Kaizen or other continuous-improvement activities.
Work the assigned shift and overtime or alternative shifts when scheduled in accordance with applicable law and company policy.