Tool and Die Maker - 1st Shift

GKN Aerospace Careers • El Cajon, CA

77d • $35 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for setting up and operating all conventional tool room and CNC tool room equipment in the manufacture and repair of tooling, fixtures and gauges necessary for manufacturing process.

Requirements

• High school education or GED equivalent
• 5+ years of machining experience or courses in mechanical drawing, shop mathematics and machining practices
• 3+ years of experience with precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, and height gauges) and reading blueprints.

Nice To Haves

• GKN Experience
• Vocational school graduate with courses in mechanical drawing, shop mathematics and machining practices or equivalent training and experience
• Product Knowledge
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to distinguish between different types of metals
• Close attention and care required to prevent damage to parts and machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and Operate CNC and manual Mills, and Lathes, Jig Bore, grinders, shear, roll, etc.
• Willing to learn basic programming and editing of CNC programs.
• Willing to learn (on the job) TIG and MIG welding, acetylene torch cutting, heat treating.
• Use of hand tools, hammers, grinders, files, punches, measuring devices, etc.
• Assembles new and existing tools and gauges to ensure proper function.
• Performs preventive and routine maintenance to maintain machine performance.
• Performs daily housekeeping tasks to provide a safe, clean and orderly workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The compensation range for this role is between $35.00 - $40.00 per hour.
• We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities.
• And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

What This Job Offers

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