Aerospace Fabrication Operator — Acrylic & Assembly (All Shifts)

GKN Aerospace company; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace seeks a Fabrication Operator A to perform skilled manufacturing tasks producing aircraft windows, canopies and windshields for defense and commercial aerospace applications. You will handle acrylic components, use precision tools and operate ovens or autoclaves as trained.

Shifts include 1st, 2nd and 3rd with overtime as scheduled. The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety, quality, and lean practices in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to understand and communicate work-related information in English when necessary to safely follow instructions and production records.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain production records.
• Ability to use basic measuring tools or learn their safe and accurate use.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication and assembly operations per approved work instructions and standard work.
• Polish, cut, lay up, coat, assemble acrylic components and operate related equipment.
• Use micrometers/calipers to verify conformance to drawings and requirements.
• Record and maintain accurate production, quality and traceability records.
• Inspect work and report safety, quality, or process concerns promptly.

Skills

English communication

Follow instructions

Production records

Measuring tools (basic)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ASI system

Micrometers/Calipers

Job description

GKN Aerospace seeks a Fabrication Operator A to perform skilled manufacturing tasks producing aircraft windows, canopies and windshields for defense and commercial aerospace applications. You will handle acrylic components, use precision tools and operate ovens or autoclaves as trained.

Shifts include 1st, 2nd and 3rd with overtime as scheduled. The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety, quality, and lean practices in a fast-paced aerospace environment.