Certified Machinist - Lean & Kaizen Specialist

GKN Aerospace; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is hiring a Machinist to perform standard tasks safely and to high quality standards. You will work under a Team Leader, gaining certification and applying Kaizen ideas to improve processes while upholding a culture of safety and collaboration.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, problem solving, and engagement within a diverse team. You will contribute to making GKN Aerospace a great place to work and adhere to all governance and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities.
• A Great Place to Work needs a Great Way of Working
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging are part of our culture; apply to GKN.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a Great Place to Work by role-modelling safety-first, a Kaizen mind-set, and supporting colleagues
• Hold themselves and fellow team members accountable to GKNA culture principles
• Undertake all tasks in compliance with standard work and training; report problems to the TL
• Exemplify a safety-first mindset; follow Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Understand team KPIs and how they contribute 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 with experience-based input
• Be an active team member, promoting engagement

Skills

Safety mindset

Kaizen mindset

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

GKN Aerospace is hiring a Machinist to perform standard tasks safely and to high quality standards. You will work under a Team Leader, gaining certification and applying Kaizen ideas to improve processes while upholding a culture of safety and collaboration.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, problem solving, and engagement within a diverse team. You will contribute to making GKN Aerospace a great place to work and adhere to all governance and quality requirements.