The following information was provided by GKN Aerospace
RATE OF PAY: $19.15 hourly
POSITION: The Fabrication Operator (A) is responsible for working in manufacturing, performing task such as polishing acrylic, assembling cabin windows and pilot windows, cutting acrylic using hand tools such as band saws and manual saws, running custom machinery such as stretch machines, data entry, moving large pieces of acrylic (IE canopies, acrylic sheets), layup, coating, and setting up ovens and autoclaves. The Fabrication Operator (A) will support the manufacturing ramp up of windows, canopies and windshields for defense and commercial aircrafts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to their team in creating a Great Place to Work by role-modelling safety-first, a Kaizen mind-set, and supporting their colleagues
Hold themselves, and fellow team members accountable to embody the GKNA culture principles
Undertake all of their tasks in compliance with the standard work and their training, and make any problems; safety, quality, or other, immediately known to their TL
Exemplify a safety-first mindset and follow all GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
Understand their teams People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost Key Performance Indicators and their contribution to them
Become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month
Support the team and TL in problem solving, contributing ideas based upon own experience of their tasks
Be an active member of the team, promoting collective engagement with each other
Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements:
The company's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies
Compliance and Ethics Policy on Contracting with the United States Government in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government
Export Control regulations
Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate production records to ensure compliance
Will be working while wearing a respirator
Will work with chemicals and resins in the manufacturing
Will use measuring tools, such as: Micrometer, Scale and Calipers to ensure compliance to blueprint
Will comprehend and follow both verbal and written instructions outline in manufacturing documentation
Will be working in a team environment
Must be available to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Fluent in English and able to demonstrate strong Reading and Writing operational proficiency
Able to perform heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds assisted
US Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with ASI
Has experience working in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
***Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for trade compliance control purposes. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organization 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 endeavor, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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