Maintenance - Mechanic

GKN Aerospace Careers • Newington, CT

11d

About The Position

Support and maintain a variety of advanced production equipment, including 5-axis CNC machines, centriguges, polishing machines, and other precision systems. This roles includes preventative and corrective maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical schooling preferred
• 1+ years of industral equipment maintenance experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team
• Willingness to work 1st shift with occasional flexibility

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 5-axis CNC maintenance including high-speed spindle systems
• Knowledge of Heidenhain controls or similar CNC platforms
• Strong diagnostic ability in multi-axis systems
• Familiarity with CAM-related machining workflows
• SAP experience
• Computer proficiency for documentation and machine parameter management
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on 5-axis CNC machinery and other production equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software issues
• Support troubleshooting of advanced CNC systems including spindle assemblies, rotary axes, drives, sensors, and motors
• Conduction routine maintenance
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and work order documentation (SAP)
• Assist with machine installation, alignment, calibration, upgrades, and improvements as needed
• Coordinate with planner and team lead to maximize downtime and stabilize throughput
• Follow all GKN Aerospace safety, regulatory, and environmental procedures
• All other job duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees