Operator - Non-Certified (2nd Shift)

GKN Aerospace•Newington, CT

2d•$50,886 - $63,608

About The Position

Operates horizontal and large milling machines and vertical multi-axis CNC machining centers using premanufactured fixtures. Operates a wide variety of machines with minimal or no guidance from start to finish, including testing new programs. Inspects parts against operation process sheets and adjusts machines as needed to meet required tolerances. Responsible for meeting quality requirements and daily part-count expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic troubleshooting skills, such as identifying tooling issues.
Familiarity with measuring devices.
Ability to multitask.
Must be a U.S. person (citizen or Green Card holder) or able to obtain the necessary government licensing to work with controlled technology and products.

Nice To Haves

GKN experience.
Ability to read blueprints.
Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Experience with Zimmermann and Siemens controls.

Responsibilities

Work independently or with others in groups of machines called cells to meet tact time.
Batch and serialize parts.
Document work as needed.
Monitor, change, and set cutters, ensuring they are changed at the appropriate time and set to the limits stated on tool sheets.
Follow work instructions, including batch cards, standard operating procedures, inspection method sheets, operation sheets, and tool sheets.
Maintain a clean work area.
Inspect parts using provided tools, such as micrometers or indicators, and follow operation sheets.
Check and add coolant as needed; monitor and adjust refractor coolant levels.
Remove metal chips from machines and swap or move metal-chip barrels when full.
Verify tool offsets, work offsets, or tool lengths for peers.
Adjust work offsets or tool lengths and diameters as needed to ensure part quality.
Complete assigned preventative maintenance procedures for cell equipment, such as checking filters, spindle oil levels, and Vactra levels for ways.
Machine all assigned parts and run a majority of the product mix.
Load and unload machine parts.
Support a safe work environment and contribute to continuous improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as assigned.