Fabricator: Lean Kaizen & Safety Focus

GKN Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Fabricator in the United States (Phoenix area) to perform standard manufacturing tasks in line with work instructions and SOPs, with emphasis on safety and quality. You will be trained to attain required certifications and contribute to continuous improvement through Kaizen.

You will work under the guidance of a Team Leader, identifying safety concerns, supporting process improvements, and ensuring alignment with GKNA culture and KPI goals while maintaining high

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3 years experience of manufacturing experience.
• 1 year of manufacturing
• Must have the ability to be certified to operate forklift.
• GKN Experience
• Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals.
• The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required.
• Knowledge and experience in trouble shooting or safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions.
• Must be willing to work in repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.
• Must be able to read blue prints, schematics and diagrams.

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:

Skills

Team player

Read blueprints

Safety-focused

Kaizen mindset

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Fabricator in the United States (Phoenix area) to perform standard manufacturing tasks in line with work instructions and SOPs, with emphasis on safety and quality. You will be trained to attain required certifications and contribute to continuous improvement through Kaizen.

You will work under the guidance of a Team Leader, identifying safety concerns, supporting process improvements, and ensuring alignment with GKNA culture and KPI goals while maintaining high