Machinist - Non-Certified

GKN Aerospace Careers•Wellington, KS

About The Position

Following specific and general instructions, tool designs, drawings, standard practices and recognized methods, utilizes expertise in laying out metal and nonmetal stock, setting up and operating entry level tools. Perform milling material removal operations. May require assistance/input from higher level Machinists and may work with engineering to resolve problems and develop new processes and/or procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED -OR- in lieu of a degree 3 years of manufacturing experience will be considered.
1+ years of experience working with precision measuring equipment, gages and hand tools to assure quality standards are maintained is preferred.
1+ years of experience working with machining of various metallic and composite materials.
Ability to read blueprints and/or other drawings and meet inspection requirements in accordance with customer specifications.
U.S. Persons per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements.

Nice To Haves

GKN Experience
Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals
Uses intermediate shop mathematics including algebra and geometry to determine and check angles, radii, hole locations, accessibility, missing dimensions, interrelated dimensions, etc.
Must be willing to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements. The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required.

Responsibilities

Lays out metal and nonmetal stock. Performs minor set ups. Operates entry level chemical, manual and/or CNC multi-axis machining centers and tools performing functions such as milling, drilling, grinding or turning operations.
Works directly with engineering to assist in the development of machine and or tank set-up programming.
Identifies and evaluates patterns. Prior to removal of material determines method to remove material to meet customer specification.
Loads and unloads etch fixtures operating forklift.
Checks all work to assure that quality standards are maintained and has adhered to all specifications and procedures involving internal and customer practices. Able to pass OAP exam.
Records operating parameters accurately and legibly in parts manufacturing notebook, routing sheets, resident paper or department documentation or terminals, to ensure recording completion of work-in-process, inventories, schedules, labor expenditures, etc.
Maintain a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
Assist 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”.
Ensure 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 comply 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. Ensure subordinate staff is aware of the policy and their individual responsibility and accountability for complying with it.
Perform daily preventative maintenance of equipment in adherence with a predefined schedule.
Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.