Fabricator - Certified 1st Shift - Repair Solutions

GKN Aerospace Careers

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GKN Aerospace is a company focused on reimagining air travel, aiming for further, faster, and greener solutions. They emphasize innovation, breaking boundaries, and sustainability, serving over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers with over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries. The Fabricator role, under close supervision, involves assembly, forming, finishing, material removal, inspection, rework, and repair of assembly components and parts according to customer specifications. This includes maintenance of machine tools, hydraulic systems, CNC equipment, vacuum, and electrical systems on equipment throughout the company. Responsibilities also encompass the operation of machines, hand and power tools, gages and measuring instruments, fabrication of temporary tooling, tooling maintenance, and first-level maintenance. This position is designated as safety-sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
Must be able to read blue prints, schematics and diagrams.
Must have the ability to be certified to operate forklift.
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.
Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function of this role and is critical in meeting operations and business needs”.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Identifies and evaluates patterns. Prior to removal of material determines method to remove material to meet customer specification.
Knows how to use handheld air powered tools such as grinders, sanders, and deburring tools.
Demonstrates understanding of following standard operating procedures to acquire desired results in a timely manner while meeting all quality aspects
Knowledge of surface finishing processes including blending and sanding parts (Experience working with Titanium parts are a plus)
Responsible for filling out or stamping approval of process related documentation.
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, which 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.