Certified Fabricator - 1st Shift, Aerospace Repair

GKN Aerospace company; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a certified Fabricator for the 1st shift at our El Cajon, CA facility. The role supports standard manufacturing tasks, following Work Instructions and SOPs to ensure safety and high-quality parts.

You will be guided by a Team Leader, pursue training for certification, and actively report hazards and contribute Kaizen ideas. Requirements include a high school diploma, 3+ years in manufacturing, blueprint reading, and English proficiency; US citizenship or green card is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Must be able to read blue prints, schematics and diagrams.
• Must have the ability to be certified to operate forklift.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
• This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function of this role and is critical in meeting operations and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates patterns. Prior to removal of material determines method to remove material to meet customer specification.
• Knows how to use handheld air powered tools such as grinders, sanders, and deburring tools.
• Demonstrates understanding of following standard operating procedures to acquire desired results in a timely manner while meeting all quality aspects
• Knowledge of surface finishing processes including blending and sanding parts (Experience working with Titanium parts are a plus)
• Responsible for filling out or stamping approval of process related documentation.
• Maintains records associated with periodic maintenance and orders spare/replacement parts as required.
• Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, to include issues that involve “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”.
• Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
• Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Safety compliance

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a certified Fabricator for the 1st shift at our El Cajon, CA facility. The role supports standard manufacturing tasks, following Work Instructions and SOPs to ensure safety and high-quality parts.

You will be guided by a Team Leader, pursue training for certification, and actively report hazards and contribute Kaizen ideas. Requirements include a high school diploma, 3+ years in manufacturing, blueprint reading, and English proficiency; US citizenship or green card is