Fabricator - Certified 3rd Shift - Repair Solutions

GKN•El Cajon, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

GKN Aerospace is a company focused on reimagining air travel through innovation and sustainability. With a global presence and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, they offer significant career opportunities. This specific role involves the assembly, forming, finishing, material removal, inspection, rework, and repair of assembly components and parts according to customer specifications. It also includes maintenance of various equipment and systems, fabrication and maintenance of tooling, and first-level maintenance. The position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires adherence to DOT regulations, including 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.

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.
Experience working with Titanium parts are a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply coatings and paint to various metallic blades in accordance to operations sheets.
Mix paint and other solutions for coating process.
Create test coupons for workflow.
Load and unload coated blades from furnaces and ovens as per required for curing process.
Inspect blade as per specifications listed on work instructions.
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.
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.