GKN Positions

Career Connections is screening for the hourly roles at GKN Sinter Metals in Gallipolis, Ohio. Our role is to receive initial applications, complete screening steps, and recommend those that meet the minimum requirements to the HR team at GKN for consideration for permanent hire. Below is an example job description of one of the more common hourly roles, but duties can vary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all health, safety and environmental practices and preventative measures.
• Follow rules and procedures as required.
• Responsible for the operation of machines, presses, hand grinders and/or other types of equipment used to produce powdered metal products.
• Visually inspect parts for rust, dimensional conformance, etc.
• As required, set-up equipment for processing parts
• As required, adjust assigned equipment for processing parts.
• As required, monitor safety and conduct quality checks, i.e. dimensional features, surface finished, flatness, flash, etc.
• Perform autonomous maintenance.
• Follow instructions on standard work in regard to operation of machines, presses etc.
• Complete operator paperwork, GQS, on each shift.
• Complete changeovers as required to perform job.
• Load equipment, presses, etc.
• Drive Genie Boom in a safe manner as required.
• Charge Genie Boom truck batteries as required on electric fork truck.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement and perform them as scheduled.
• Participate in training as required.
• Clean during and end of shift as required to include picking up lose parts.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Complete records and forms as required and instructional documents. Perform duties at all times in a safe and efficient manner and report problems, irregularities and suggested corrective action immediately to supervisor.
• All other associated forge operator duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Genie Boom (This is obtained at GKN)
• Necessary eye and muscular coordination to perform job.

• Ability to follow directions.
• Knowledge of LEAN tools.
• Knowledge of basic problem-solving tools such as Root Cause and 5-why.
• Skills in operating office equipment, such as a computer, calculator, and copier.
• Ability to communicate with employees and business contacts in a group or individual setting.
• Ability to prioritize duties and good time-management skills.
• Ability to work directly with all levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to read and write the English language.