Technician I - Certified - 2B Weekend Shift

GKN Aerospace; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a role focused on the chemical cleaning of titanium aerospace parts. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for essential tasks such as removing mask coatings and prepping parts for further processing, all while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative culture where every employee can thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in aerospace innovation and technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning titanium aerospace parts using chemical processes.
• Maintaining a clean work environment and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Chemical handling

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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

Responsible for basic chemical cleaning of Titanium Aerospace parts, utilizing acid etching and other chemicals, which includes but not limited to Flash Etch, Swab Etch, Alkaline Clean, Strip and Mask Prep.

Job Responsibilities

1. Removing mask coating on aerospace parts through chemical dip
2. Manually stripping off masking material with hands
3. Cleaning titanium fan blades with chemicals and prepping them for next stage in process
4. Maintains records associated with periodic maintenance and orders spare/replacement parts as required.
5. Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations).
6. Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, to include issues that involve “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”.
7. Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
8. Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.
9. Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED
2. 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environment
3. Must be able to read blue prints, schematics and diagrams.
4. Must have the ability to be certified to operate forklift.
5. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

1. GKN Experience
2. Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals.
3. The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required.
4. Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting or safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions.
5. Must be willing to work in repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.

Mental and Physical Demands

1. Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions
2. Intermediate Math skills
3. Manual dexterity
4. Ability to stand for long periods of time
5. Lift up to 50 pounds
6. Good vision with correction
7. Withstand loud noise of a machine shop environment
8. Wears appropriate PPE as required

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this role is between $21.00 - $22.00 per hour.

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.