Aerospace Fabricator: Lean, Kaizen & Safe Innovation

GKN Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace Phoenix is seeking a Fabricator responsible for performing standard manufacturing tasks safely and to quality standards, following work instructions and procedures.

You will train toward certification, report hazards, contribute to Kaizen, and uphold safety and company culture in a collaborative team environment.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities to grow in Lean and problem-solving across teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to their team in creating a Great Place to Work by role-modelling safety-first, a Kaizen mind-set, and supporting their colleagues.
• Hold themselves, and fellow team members accountable to embody the GKNA culture principles.
• Undertake all of their tasks in compliance with the standard work and their training, and make any problems; safety, quality, or other, immediately known to their TL.
• Exemplify a safety-first mindset and follow all GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Understand their team’s People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost KPIs and their contribution to them.
• Become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month.
• Support the team and TL in problem solving, contributing ideas based upon own experience of their tasks.
• Be an active member of the team, promoting collective engagement with each other.
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements: The company’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Afffi rative Action policies, Compliance and Ethics Policy on Contracting with the United States Government, Export Control regulations.

Skills

Safety culture

Teamwork

Problem solving

Lean thinking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

GKN Aerospace Phoenix is seeking a Fabricator responsible for performing standard manufacturing tasks safely and to quality standards, following work instructions and procedures.

You will train toward certification, report hazards, contribute to Kaizen, and uphold safety and company culture in a collaborative team environment.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities to grow in Lean and problem-solving across teams.