Operator - Non-Certified (2nd Shift)

GKN Aerospace; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance-based bonus program

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to operate horizontal and large milling machines and vertical multi-axis centers. You will work with premanufactured fixtures, test new programs, and inspect parts to ensure tolerance and quality.

Responsibilities include batching parts, adjusting cutters, and documenting work while maintaining safe, clean machining cells and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. A strong shop-floor mindset in aerospace is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of machining experience in manufacturing.
• Basic troubleshooting to identify tooling issues.
• Familiarity with measuring devices.
• Able to multitask.
• US Person or ability to obtain government licensing for controlled technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal and large milling machines/vertical multi-axis CNC centers.
• Work independently or in cells to meet tact time.
• Batch/serialize parts and document work.
• Set and change cutters; follow tool sheets and SOPs.
• Inspect parts per operation sheets using micrometers/indicators.
• Maintain clean work area; monitor coolant and offsets.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cell equipment.
• Load/unload parts and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Machining experience

Multitasking

Tool troubleshooting

Measuring devices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Zimmermann control

Siemens 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 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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Operates horizontal and large milling machines/vertical multi-axis CNC machining centers using premanufactured fixtures. Operates wide variety of machines with minimal or no guidance from start to finish including testing new programs. Can inspect parts to operations process sheets and adjust machines as required to meet required tolerances. Responsible for meeting quality requirements and part count daily.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with groups of machines called cells independently or with others to meet tact time
• Batching and serializing parts
• Document work as needed
• Monitor, change, and set cutters. Including ensuring cutters get changed at appropriate time and set to correct limits stated on tool sheets
• Following various work instructions (i.e batch card, standard operating procedures, inspection method sheets, operation sheets, tool sheets, etc.)
• Maintain a clean area
• Inspect parts with tools provided such as micrometers or indicators to operation sheets
• Checking and adding coolant as needed along with monitoring and adjusting refractor coolant level
• Removing metal chips out of machines and swapping/moving barrels of metal chips when full
• Verify tool offset or work offset or tool length for peers
• Make adjustments to work offsets or tool lengths/diameter as needed to ensure a quality part
• Ensure and complete preventative maintenance procedures assigned to cell equipment (i.e. filters, oil levels in spindle, vactra level for ways, etc.)
• Responsible for machining all parts assigned
• Ability to run a majority of the product mix
• Loading and unloading parts for the machines
• Support in improving and keeping a safe environment
• Support in providing and completing continuous improvement ideas
• Other job duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of Machining Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic troubleshooting skills; such as identifying tooling issues
• Familiarity with the use of measuring devices
• Able to multitask
• Must be US Person (Citizen or Green Card Holder) or have the ability to obtain the necessary Government licensing to work with controlled technology and products

Preferred Qualifications

• GKN Experience
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with Zimmermann and Simens Control

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking (At least 7hrs/day)
• Ability to carry and lift weight up to 25lbs
• Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day)
• Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7hrs/day)

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $50,886 - $63,608 annually and represents the good faith range GKN has established for the role. Actual compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to the specific role and responsibilities, relevant experience, education, training, certifications, skills, and internal equity considerations.

GKN offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs, professional development opportunities, and eligibility to participate in a company performance-based bonus program. Bonus payments are not guaranteed and are subject to plan terms and company performance.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation 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.