Operator - (2nd shift)

GKN•Newington, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. 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. Job Summary Operates horizontal and large milling machines/vertical multi-axis CNC machining centers using premanufactured fixtures. Operates wide variety of machines with minimal or no guidance from start to finish including testing new programs. Can inspect parts to operations process sheets and adjust machines as required to meet required tolerances. Responsible for meeting quality requirements and part count daily.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of Machining Experience in a manufacturing environment
Basic troublshooting skills; such as identifying tooling issues
Familiarity with the use of measuring devices
Able to multitask
Must be a US Person (Citizen or Green Card Holder) or have the ability to obtain the necessary Government licensing to work with controlled technology and product

Nice To Haves

GKN experience
Ability to read blueprints
Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred
Experience with Zimmerman and Simens Control

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. Including ensuring cutters get changed at appropriate time and set to correct limites 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 part with tools provided such as micrometers or indicators to operation sheets
Checking and adding coolant as needed along with monitoring and adjusting refractor 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 lengths/diameter as needed to ensure a quality part
Ensure and complete preventative maintenance procedures assigned to cell equipement (i.e filters, oil levels in spindle, vactra level for ways, etc.)
Responsible for machings all parts assigned
Ability to run a majority of the product mix
Loading and unloading parts for the machines
Support in improving and keeping a safe environment
Support in providing and completeing continous improvment ideas
Other job duties as assigned