Fabricator - Non-Certified

GKN Aerospace • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Fabricator carries out assigned standard activities in full compliance with work instructions and standard operating procedures, while maintaining personal and colleague safety. Where certification is required, the employee receives structured job instruction to perform tasks safely and to a high quality standard and is expected to achieve applicable certification as measured by the competence matrix and site BMS/QMS. The Team Leader supports training and coaching and responds to off-standard or quality issues.

The role is part of a team focused on continuous improvement, safe working, and open dialogue. The Fabricator is expected to identify safety concerns, promptly raise problems with the Team Leader, and contribute improvement ideas. The position also requires following company policies and legal and regulatory requirements, including equal employment opportunity, ethics requirements for U.S. government contracting, and export controls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or three years of manufacturing experience.
• One year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to become certified to operate a forklift.

Nice To Haves

• GKN experience.
• Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals.
• Ability to work both as a team member and independently.
• Knowledge and experience troubleshooting safety, quality, or technical issues with coworkers and quality and engineering functions.
• Willingness to work in a repetitive production environment while meeting cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Help create a Great Place to Work by modelling safety-first behavior and a Kaizen mindset and supporting colleagues.
• Hold themselves and fellow team members accountable to GKNA culture principles.
• Perform tasks in accordance with standard work and training, and promptly report safety, quality, or other problems to the Team Leader.
• Follow GKN Aerospace health, safety, and environmental policies and standards.
• Understand team People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash, and Cost KPIs and their contribution to them.
• Achieve Lean Foundation certification and implement at least one Kaizen per month.
• Support the team and Team Leader in problem solving, contributing ideas based on personal task experience.
• Participate actively in the team and promote collective engagement.
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies, ethics requirements for U.S. government contracting, and export control regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED