Fabricator -Non- Certified

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener. 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.

The Fabricator role is responsible for carrying out the required standard activities of their assigned tasks, in full compliance with the Work Instruction and/or Standard Operating Procedure, and without compromise to safety.

Where required to achieve certified status, the team member will be taught how to undertake tasks safely and to a high quality through a rigorous Job Instruction process, and will be expected to attain the relevant certification, as measured by the competence matrix and specified in the site’s BMS/QMS.

The team member will be fully supported by their Team Leader, who will enable training, coaching and quick response to any off-standard or quality issues.

They will be expected to actively identify safety concerns (Hazard identification), report issues to their Team Leader (Pull the Andon), and raise improvement ideas to solve problems (Kaizen).

They will be part of a team that creates a Great Place To Work through a culture of continuous improvement, safe working, and open dialogue.

• Identifies and evaluates patterns. Before removing material, determines the method to meet customer specification. Removal of material by tank by media.
• Prepares parts for the tank by painting and patching and removing all required maskant for etch. Uses exacto knife and scale to hand lay out patterns.
• Drilling, assembling rivets and brackets on segments and rings, trimming and paint touch up.
• Deburrs and forms parts using expanders, hot dye presses and rolls.
• Masks parts as required by applying tape to holes, masking first-cut parts and strip boards.
• Strips flanges with a knife, loads parts using crane and runs laser program.
• Maintains records associated 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 government regulations).
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture that supports the company's overall objectives, including issues that involve cost, quality, process, schedule and people.
• Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and protect the environment through policy adherence and government regulations.
• Fully complies with the policy on contracting with the United States Government in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the U.S. Government.
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED or 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Must have the ability to be certified to operate forklift.

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 troubleshooting safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions.
• Must be willing to work in repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.
• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation at the cutting edge of our industry, with some of the best training on offer in the industry.

A Great Place to Work Needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We value diversity and inclusion, and strive to create a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. If you require reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please get in touch.