Fabricator - Non-Certified

GKN Aerospace CareersSumner, WA
Onsite

About The Position

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel, focusing on innovation and sustainability. With a global presence and a strong market position, the company offers significant career development opportunities. This role involves various fabrication tasks under supervision, including assembly, forming, finishing, material removal, inspection, rework, and repair of components and parts according to customer specifications. It also includes machine maintenance, operation of various tools and equipment, and fabrication of temporary tooling.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED or 3 years experience of manufacturing experience.
  • 1 year of manufacturing experience.
  • Must have the ability to be certified to operate a forklift.

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.
  • Knowledge and experience in trouble shooting or safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions.
  • Must be willing to work in repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.
  • Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

  • Identifies and evaluates patterns, determining the method to remove material to meet customer specifications.
  • Prepares parts for tank processing by painting, patching, and removing maskant for etching.
  • 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.
  • Masks parts 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.
  • Maintains a clean work environment in compliance with company standards, customer, and government regulations.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining a business culture that supports company objectives related to cost, quality, process, schedule, and people.
  • Ensures the company's commitment to a safe workplace and environmental protection through policy support and adherence to government regulations.
  • Fully complies with the GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government.
  • Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

  • Fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities
  • Best training on offer in the industry
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging
  • Culture that won ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’
  • Accessible recruitment process
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