Technician III - Bencher

GKN•El Cajon, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, independently performs assembly, forming, finishing, material removal, inspection, rework, and repair of components and parts in accordance with customer specifications. Utilizes hand and power tools, gauges, and measuring instruments to achieve required tolerances. Supports tooling fabrication and maintenance, ensures quality standards, and maintains a clean, safe work environment in compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
Must be able to read blue prints, schematics and diagrams.
Proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.
Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function of this role and is critical in meeting operations and business needs.

Nice To Haves

GKN Experience
Experience performing complex benching, rework, and repair operations.
Knowledge of troubleshooting safety, quality, and technical issues in collaboration with engineering and quality teams.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience working in a repetitive production environment with focus on cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
Familiarity with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

Performs bench operations including removal of surface material, deburring, and breaking sharp edges to achieve specified finishes and tolerances.
Uses pneumatic and hand tools to complete rough, final, and complex benching operations.
Measures and verifies dimensions using precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, C-frames, pins, and ultrasonic equipment.
Executes advanced finishing techniques and supports development of job instructions when required.
Performs complex rework and repair of parts and components to meet customer specifications.
Conducts grit blasting, sanding, and steam cleaning processes as part of finishing operations.
Identifies and evaluates patterns and determines appropriate material removal methods prior to processing.
Performs drilling, assembly of rivets and brackets, trimming, and paint touch-up as required.
Masks parts by applying tape, plugs, or other materials to protect surfaces and features per specifications.
Assists in tooling fabrication, performs basic tooling maintenance, and completes first-level maintenance tasks.
Maintains accurate records associated with maintenance and production activities.
Collaborates with manufacturing and quality engineers and follows established processes and instructions.
Interprets blueprints, schematics, and work instructions to ensure accurate execution of tasks.
Understands and follows part flow throughout the manufacturing process.
Mentors and trains lower-level technicians as needed.
Maintains a clean work environment, including assigned storage and cleaning responsibilities, in full compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and government regulations.
Assists in supporting business goals related to cost, quality, process, schedule, and people.
Ensures compliance with safety policies and environmental regulations.
Fully complies with company policies regarding government contracting requirements.
Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.