Polisher

GKN Aerospace; Charlestown (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to perform manual grinding and polishing on aerospace engine blades. This role involves inspecting work, using various tools, and ensuring high-quality finishes on critical components. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and sustainability, and be part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity offers fantastic challenges and the chance to grow in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for precision and quality, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use basic tools and perform manual grinding.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual grinding and polishing on aerospace engine blades.
• Inspect work using standard inspection methods and gaging.

Skills

Basic Mathematics

Reading Gauges

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Pneumatic Tools

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.

Job Summary

Performs manual grinding and polishing on aerospace engine blades. Inspects own work using a variety of standard inspection methods as well as dedicated gaging. Also be able to work in a group environment, be dependable and detail oriented.

Job Responsibilities

1. Able to create an outside radius with airtools. Also able to improve micro finish in fillet radius with deburring and finish wheel.
2. Able to improve micro finish in fillet radius area and/or airfoil by removing cutter marks with deburring and finishing wheel.
3. Able to remove machine tool marks, belt scratches, and also repair blends as needed on platforms, shrouds, radii and airfoils.
4. Removes machine tool marks, inspects thickness (using gauges) and repairs oversize conditions as required by operation sheets. Controls blends, stock removal and micro finish with use of proper wheel durometer and belt grits.
5. Able to remove cutter marks, repairs oversize and or/undersize conditions and relocate radius to existing airfoil. Usually used on small parts or hard to belt areas.
6. Knows basic mathematics.
7. Ability to read gauges to determine if part meets specifications.
8. Set up equipment with proper polishing belts and wheels.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Ability to use basic tools (Hand Tools, Pneumatic Tools, etc).
3. Basic Mathematics.

Preferred Experience:

1. 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
2. Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
3. Ability to read CMM Inspection reports.
4. Basic troubleshooting skills.
5. Experience with Standard operating procedures, work orders, and operation sheets.
6. Ability to communicate well in English (both written and orally).
7. Familiarity with the use of measuring devices.

Physical Requirements:

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

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.