Aerospace Machinist: Precision, Kaizen & Impact

GKN Aerospace; Wellington (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Wellington, KS seeks a Machinist to perform standard tasks safely and to high quality standards, with training through a Job Instruction process and certification as required. You will operate within a Lean, Kaizen-driven team focused on continuous improvement and strong safety practices.

You will work under a team leader, meeting customer specifications, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality control while contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; in lieu of a degree 3 years of manufacturing experience considered.
• 1+ years of experience with precision measuring equipment, gages and hand tools.
• 1+ years of experience machining metallic and composite materials.
• Ability to read blueprints and meet inspection requirements per customer specs.
• U.S. Persons per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a Great Place to Work by role-modelling safety-first and a Kaizen mindset.
• Hold themselves and team members accountable to GKNA culture principles.
• Undertake tasks in compliance with standard work and training; report safety/quality issues.
• Exemplify safety-first mindset and follow Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Understand KPIs and their contribution to safety, quality, delivery, cost.
• Become certified at Lean Foundation level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month.
• Support team and TL in problem solving with experience-based ideas.
• Be an active team member promoting engagement.
• Comply with legal/regulatory requirements: EEOC/affirmative action, export controls, and ethics.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Precision measuring tools

Machining metals

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Gages/hand tools

Machining equipment

Job description

GKN Aerospace in Wellington, KS seeks a Machinist to perform standard tasks safely and to high quality standards, with training through a Job Instruction process and certification as required. You will operate within a Lean, Kaizen-driven team focused on continuous improvement and strong safety practices.

You will work under a team leader, meeting customer specifications, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality control while contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.