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GKN Aerospace

Operator - (2nd shift)

GKN Aerospace, Newington, Connecticut, us, 06111

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Job Summary Operates horizontal and large milling machines/vertical multi‑axis CNC machining centers using premounted fixtures. Operates a wide variety of machines with minimal or no guidance from start to finish, including testing new programs. Can inspect parts against operation process sheets and adjust machines as required to meet tolerances. Responsible for meeting quality requirements and part count daily.

Job Responsibilities

Working with groups of machines called cells independently or with others to meet takt time

Batching and serializing parts

Documenting work as needed

Monitor, change, and set cutters, ensuring cutters are changed at appropriate time and set to the limits stated on tool sheets

Following various work instructions (e.g., batch card, SOP, inspection method sheets, operation sheets, tool sheets)

Maintain a clear area

Inspect part with tools provided such as micrometers or indicators per operation sheets

Checking and adding coolant as needed, monitoring and adjusting refractor coolant level

Removing metal chips from machines and swapping/moving barrels of metal chips when full

Verify tool offset or work offset or tool length for peers

Make adjustments to work offsets or tool lengths/diameter as needed to ensure a quality part

Ensure and complete preventative maintenance procedures assigned to cell equipment (e.g., filters, oil levels in spindle, vacuum levels for ways, etc.)

Responsible for machining all parts assigned

Ability to run a majority of the product mix

Loading and unloading parts for the machines

Support in improving and keeping a safe environment

Support in providing and completing continuous improvement ideas

Other job duties as assigned

Job Qualifications Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

2+ years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment

Basic troubleshooting skills; such as identifying tooling issues

Familiarity with use of measuring devices

Able to multitask

Must be a US Person (Citizen or Green Card Holder) or have the ability to obtain necessary government licensing to work with controlled technology and product

Preferred Qualifications

GKN experience

Ability to read blueprints

Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred

Experience with Zimmerman and Siemens Control

Physical Requirements

Standing and walking (at least 7 hrs/day)

Ability to carry and lift weight up to 25 lbs

Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing and pulling required (at least 2 hrs/day)

Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (at least 7 hrs/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.

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