Maintenance - Mechanic - Machinery - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions (Temporary)

GKN Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Maintenance Worker I in Birmingham to support machinery maintenance under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager. The role involves troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, making it integral to the operational efficiency of the facility. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in mechanical and electrical repairs, with a strong commitment to safety and quality practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in maintenance on machine tools, e.g., CNC Machines, Grinding Tools.
• Experience in mechanical preventive maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• GKN Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs plant facilities and machinery.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and plumbing problems.
• Performs preventive and routine maintenance to assure machine performance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical concepts

Education

High school or vocational school diploma or GED

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Maintenance - Mechanic - Machinery - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions (Temporary), Birmingham

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Client:

GKN Aerospace

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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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 the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Worker I is responsible for preforming basic machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance services. In addition, maintains production and facility equipment according to safety requirements and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievements of the sites business goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs plant facilities and machinery. Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and machinery repair manuals
• Moves, installs, wires, runs conduit and piping, and sets-up machinery. Assists others to install new and used machinery and to construct new projects
• Troubleshoots various mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing problems, repairs as necessary, and maintains log of all repairs performed
• Fits bearings, seals, and other components
• Makes precise adjustments and alignments on equipment
• Selects and uses various precision measuring instruments, testing equipment, and inspection devices
• Performs preventive and routine maintenance to assure machine performance
• Delivers and picks up items when necessary for the maintenance department
• Orders necessary parts and service for plant machinery repair and performs required testing for plant systems in the absence of the maintenance lead person
• Performs daily housekeeping tasks to provide a safe, clean, and orderly workplace
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• High school or vocational school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3+ years of experience in schematics, electrical/electronic concepts and maintenance experience on machine tools
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery in a manufacturing/ industrial environment ( e.g. CNC Machines, Grinding Tools, Blasting Equipment, and other various manufacturing equipment)

Preferred Qualifications:
• GKN Experience
• Experience working with manufacturing machinery and fabrication techniques
• Experience with Welding

Physical Requirements:
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, climb, reach at or above shoulder level, and kneel
• Occasionally must squat, balance, work at heights, and push or pull wheeled items weighing 350 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 60 pounds independently or up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Repetitive actions include simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and lifting
• Regular exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust, and marked changes in temperature and humidity

Compensation Range

The compensation range is between $25.00 - $35.00 per hour.

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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.