Technician - Manufacturing Engineering - Tooling

GKN Aerospace Careers•Tallassee, AL

About The Position

Performs diversified and complex tasks associated with tool fabrication required in the development of composite components, assemblies, bonded parts and other miscellaneous accessories. The Tool maker will support operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing superior engineering and problem-solving skills. They will deliver robust, capable process technology as it applies to both materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

Requirements

U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance

Responsibilities

Lay out metal and non‑metal stock
Build and assemble storage or shipping crates
Use common hand tools (wrenches, sockets, air tools, etc.)
Clean and repair common tools throughout the facility
Perform repair and refurbishment of common tools
Perform hand‑operation tasks requiring minor engineering changes (e.g., excess ink lines, re‑identification)
Work with manufacturing operations to maintain production schedules
Perform leak detection checks
Record work‑in‑process, inventories, schedules, and labor expenditures
Perform daily preventative maintenance per schedule
Assist with research and development projects
Check work to ensure quality standards are met
Adhere to internal and customer specifications and procedures
Escalate tooling issues appropriately
Intermediate blueprint interpretation (dimensions, views, simple tolerances)
Understanding of fixture/tooling purpose and function
Basic understanding of adhesives, sealants, and shop chemicals