Production Assistant

GKN Aerospace • Wellington, KS

6d

About The Position

The Production Assistant carries out the standard activities associated with assigned tasks in full compliance with work instructions and standard operating procedures, while prioritizing personal and colleague safety. Where certification is required, the team member receives instruction to perform tasks safely and to a high-quality standard and is expected to attain the relevant certification as measured by the competence matrix and specified in the site’s BMS/QMS.

The role is supported by a Team Leader who enables training and coaching and responds to off-standard or quality issues. The Production Assistant is expected to identify safety concerns, promptly raise problems with the Team Leader, and contribute improvement ideas. They work as part of a team focused on continuous improvement, safe working, open dialogue, and creating a Great Place to Work. This is a 2nd shift role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Physical stamina, strength, and ability to stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• A track record of Kaizen implementation.
• Experience working within a Lean Operating Model or Production System.
• Aerospace experience.
• A passion for the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks according to standard work, work instructions, procedures, and training, and promptly inform the Team Leader of safety, quality, or other problems.
• Model a safety-first approach, a Kaizen mindset, and support for colleagues.
• Hold themselves and fellow team members accountable to GKN Aerospace culture principles.
• Follow GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Understand the team’s People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash, and Cost key performance indicators and their own contribution to them.
• Become certified at Lean Foundation level and implement at least one Kaizen per month.
• Support the team and Team Leader in problem solving, contributing ideas based on personal task experience.
• Actively participate in the team and promote collective engagement.
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies, U.S. government contracting compliance and ethics requirements within their area of responsibility, and export control regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED