Operator - Non-Certified (2nd Shift)

About the position

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn. in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Responsibilities

• Working with groups of machines called cells independently or with others to meet tact time
• Batching and serializing parts
• Document work as needed
• Monitor, change, and set cutters, ensuring cutters get changed at appropriate time and set to correct limits stated on tool sheets
• Following various work instructions (i.e. batch card, standard operating procedures, inspection method sheets, operation sheets, tool sheets, etc.)
• Maintain a clear area
• Inspect parts with tools provided such as micrometers or indicators to operation sheets
• Inspect parts in CMM equipment as needed
• Deburr parts with deburring wheel and/or file
• Checking and adding coolant as needed along with monitoring and adjusting refactor coolant level
• Removing metal chips out of machines and swapping/moving barrels of metal chips when full
• Verify tool offset or work offset or tool length for peers
• Make adjustments to work offsets or tool length/diameter as needed to ensure quality parts
• Ensure and complete preventive maintenance procedures assigned to cell equipment (i.e. filters, oil levels in spindle, vactra level for ways, etc.)
• Responsible for machining all parts assigned
• Ability to run majority of the product mix
• Loading and unloading parts for the machines
• Support in improving and keeping a safe environment
• Support in providing and completing continuous improvement ideas
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of Machining Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic troubleshooting skills: such as identifying tooling issues
• Familiarity with the use of measuring devices
• Able to multi-task

Nice-to-haves

• GKN Experience
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred