Fabricator - Non-Certified

GKN • Phoenix, AZ

15h

About The Position

The Fabricator carries out standard assigned tasks in compliance with work instructions and standard operating procedures, while prioritizing personal and colleague safety. Team members receive training and coaching from their Team Leader and, where certification is required, are expected to attain the relevant certification through a rigorous job-instruction process, as measured by the competence matrix and specified in the site’s BMS/QMS. The role involves identifying safety concerns, promptly escalating off-standard or quality issues, and suggesting improvements. Fabricators work collaboratively to foster a safe, continuously improving workplace with open dialogue.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or three years of manufacturing experience.
• One year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to be certified to operate a forklift.
• Ability to work as a team player and independently.
• Willingness to work in a repetitive production environment while meeting cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.

Nice To Haves

• GKN experience.
• Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals.
• Knowledge and experience troubleshooting safety, quality, or technical issues with coworkers and quality and engineering functions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a Great Place to Work by modeling safety-first behavior and a Kaizen mindset and supporting colleagues.
• Hold themselves and fellow team members accountable to GKN Aerospace culture principles.
• Perform tasks in compliance with standard work and training, and immediately report safety, quality, or other problems to the Team Leader.
• Follow GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Understand the team’s People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash, and Cost KPIs and how their work contributes to them.
• Become certified at Lean Foundation level and implement at least one Kaizen per month.
• Support the team and Team Leader in problem-solving, contributing ideas based on experience with assigned tasks.
• Actively participate in the team and promote collective engagement.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies, the Compliance and Ethics Policy on contracting with the U.S. Government, and export-control regulations.

What This Job Offers

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