Fabricator - Non-Certified

Job Description:

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

Under close supervision responsibilites may include assembly, forming, finsihing, material removal, inspection, rework and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine tools, hydraulic systems, CNC equipment, vaccum and electrical systems on equipment throughout the company. Includes, but not limited to, operation of machines, hand and power tools, gages and measuring instruments, fabrication of temporary tooling, tooling maintenance and first level maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

Apply coatings and paint to various metallic blades in accordance to operations sheets
Mix paint and other solutions for coating process
Create test coupons for workflow
Load and unload blades from furnances and ovens as per required for curing process
Inspect blade as per specifications listed on work instructions
Identifies and evaluates patterns. Prior to removal of material determines method to remove materiaal to meet customer specification
Knows how to use handheld air powered tools such as grinders, sanders, and deburring tools
Demonstrates understanding of following standard operating procedures to acquire desired results in a timely manner while meeting all quality aspects
Knowledge of surface finishing processes including blending and sanding parts (Experience working with Titanium parts are a plus)
Responsible for filling out or stamping approval of processes related documentation
Maintains records assoicated with periodic maintenance and orders spare/replacement parts as required
Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties in full compliance with company standards, customer and goverment regulations
Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the companys overball business objectives and goals, to include issues that involve "cost, quality, process, schedule and people"
Ensures the companys commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the enivronment throught the establishment and support of the Company policy and adherence to various government regulations
Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government
Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilites as assigned

Job Requirements:

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
3+ years of experience in manufacturing
Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams
Must be a US Person (Citizen or Green Card Holder) or have the ability to obtain the neccessary Government licensing to work with controlled technology and products

Preferred Qualifications:

GKN Experience
Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals
The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required
Knowledge and experience in trouble shooting or safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions
Must be willing to work in repetitive production enivronment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements

Physical Requirements:

Standing and walking (At least 7hrs/day)
Ability to carry and lift weight up to 25lbs
Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day)
Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7hrs/day)

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Job Ident #: 1225621201

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/

GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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Job Info

Location

Charlestown, New Hampshire, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/