Fabrication Operator A - 1st Shift

GKN Aerospace; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fabrication Operator (A) to join their dynamic team in aerospace manufacturing. This role involves hands-on tasks such as assembling and polishing acrylic components for aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, embodying a safety-first mindset while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to sustainability, this position offers a chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of aerospace innovation. Join a team where your contributions truly matter!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Fluency in English with strong reading and writing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing tasks such as polishing, assembling, and cutting acrylic.
• Comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all tasks.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Fluent in English

Reading and writing proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Scale

Calipers

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Compensation Data

The compensation for this position is: $19.82/hour

Job Summary

The Fabrication Operator (A) is responsible for working in manufacturing, performing tasks such as polishing acrylic, assembling cabin windows and pilot windows, cutting acrylic using hand tools such as band saws and manual saws, running custom machinery such as stretch machines, data entry, moving large pieces of acrylic (e.g., canopies, acrylic sheets), layup, coating, and setting up ovens and autoclaves. The Fabrication Operator (A) will support the manufacturing ramp-up of windows, canopies, and windshields for defense and commercial aircraft.

1st Shift Time: 5:45am - 2:15pm

Job 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 teams People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost Key Performance Indicators 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, including:
• The company's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies.
• Compliance and Ethics Policy on Contracting with the United States Government in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.
• Export Control regulations.
• Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate production records to ensure compliance.
• Will be working while wearing a respirator.
• Will work with chemicals and resins in the manufacturing.
• Will use measuring tools, such as Micrometer, Scale, and Calipers to ensure compliance with blueprints.
• Will comprehend and follow both verbal and written instructions outlined in manufacturing documentation.
• Will be working in a team environment.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Fluent in English and able to demonstrate strong reading and writing operational proficiency.
• Able to perform heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds assisted.
• US Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ASI.
• Experience working in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organization that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.