Fabrication Operator A - 3rd Shift

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

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in aerospace and defense manufacturing, where innovation meets precision. As a Fabrication Operator, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of aircraft canopies and windows. Your responsibilities will include polishing acrylic, assembling components, and operating custom machinery, all while adhering to safety and quality standards. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking projects and be part of a team that values excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Engage actively with the team to promote collective engagement.
• Maintain accurate production records for compliance.

Skills

Acrylic Polishing

Assembly Skills

Data Entry

Team Collaboration

Safety Compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Scales

Calipers

Hand Tools

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

At GKN Aerospace, we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation, precision, and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned us as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense!

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 (i.e., 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Contribute to creating a Great Place to Work by role-modeling safety-first, a Kaizen mindset, and supporting colleagues.
2. Hold themselves and team members accountable to embody GKNA culture principles.
3. Perform tasks in compliance with standard work and training; report safety, quality, or other issues immediately to the team leader.
4. Follow all safety policies and standards, exemplifying a safety-first mindset.
5. Understand team KPIs related to People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash, and Cost, and contribute to them.
6. Become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least one Kaizen per month.
7. Support problem solving with the team and team leader, sharing ideas based on personal experience.
8. Engage actively with the team to promote collective engagement.
9. Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including EEO policies, ethics, and export controls.
10. Maintain accurate production records for compliance.
11. Work while wearing a respirator and handling chemicals and resins.
12. Use measuring tools like micrometers, scales, and calipers to ensure blueprint compliance.
13. Follow verbal and written manufacturing instructions.
14. Work effectively in a team environment.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Fluent in English with strong reading and writing skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• US Person status per ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ASI.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environment.

Compensation Data

$19.82/hour

Why Join Us

• Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Be part of shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

A Great Place to Work Needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply. We believe success comes from diverse minds working together in an inspiring environment. Our culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging has earned us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. We celebrate what makes everyone unique and encourage full self-expression at work.

We are committed to accessible recruitment processes; please contact us for reasonable adjustments at any stage.

We are the place where human dreams and endeavor shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Additional Information

Nearest Major Market: Orange County

Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles