Machinist - Certified - 2nd Shift - Repair Solutions

GKN Aerospace; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a skilled machinist to operate complex tools and perform milling operations. The role involves ensuring quality standards, maintaining a safe work environment, and complying with regulations. Join a leading company committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Expertise in laying out metal and non-metal stock.
• Capable of operating manual and/or CNC multi-axis machining centers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety policies and environmental regulations.
• Perform milling, drilling, grinding, or turning operations.
• Record operating parameters accurately in documentation.

Skills

Machining

CNC Operation

Quality Control

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 set 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 are committed to sustainability in all 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.

Job Summary

Following specific and general instructions, tool designs, drawings, standard practices, and recognized methods, utilizes expertise in laying out metal and non-metal stock, setting up and operating complex tools. Performs milling material removal operations. May require assistance/input from higher-level Machinists and may work with engineering to resolve problems and develop new processes and/or procedures.

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure the company's commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and protecting the environment through adherence to company policies and government regulations.
2. Lays out metal and non-metal stock. Performs minor to complex setups relevant to their work center and/or operations. Capable of operating manual and/or CNC multi-axis machining centers and tools performing functions such as milling, drilling, grinding, or turning operations.
3. Identifies and evaluates patterns prior to material removal, utilizing predetermined operation sheets to meet customer specifications.
4. Checks all work to ensure quality standards are maintained and all specifications and procedures are followed. Able to pass OAP exam.
5. Records operating parameters accurately and legibly in manufacturing documentation to ensure proper tracking of work-in-process, inventories, schedules, and labor expenditures.
6. Maintains a clean work environment according to 5S principles, complying with company, customer, and government standards.
7. Assists in developing and maintaining a business culture supporting the company's objectives, focusing on cost, quality, process, schedule, and people.
8. Fully complies with the