Fabricator II - Certified

GKN•El Cajon, CA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, responsibilities may include assembly, forming, finishing, material removal, inspection, rework and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification. This role also involves the maintenance of machine tools, hydraulic systems, CNC equipment, vacuum and electrical systems on equipment throughout the company. It includes, but is not limited to, the operation of machines, hand and power tools, gages and measuring instruments, fabrication of temporary tooling, tooling maintenance, and first-level maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5+ years of experience in manufacturing
Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams
Must have the ability to be certified to operate forklift
Abide by the Personal Protection Equipment policy
Must be fluent (speaking and reading) the English Language
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements

Nice To Haves

GKN Experience
Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals
The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required

Responsibilities

Identifies and evaluates patterns.
Determines method to remove material to meet customer specification.
Removes material by tank by media.
Prepares parts for the tank by painting and patching and removing all required maskant for etch.
Uses exacto knife and scale to hand layer out patterns.
Uses pneumatic tools (e.g., Handheld Grinder).
Drills, assembles rivets and brackets on segments and rings.
Performs trimming and paint touch up.
Deburrs and forms parts using expanders, hot dye presses and rolls.
Performs finishing, blending, and sanding of parts.
Countersinks and uses measurement tools (micrometer, calipers, and gauges).
Masks parts as required by applying tape to holes, masking first cut parts and strip boards.
Strips flanges with a knife, loads parts using a crane, and runs laser programs.
Maintains records associated with periodic maintenance and orders spare/replacement parts as required.
Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations).
Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture that supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, to include issues that involve “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”.
Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.
Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.