Tool Maintenance Technician — Aerospace Tooling & Repair

GKN Aerospace; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Cromwell, CT, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support manufacturing by performing preventative maintenance, tool repair, and light machining. You will disassemble, clean, assemble, and test injection units, assist floor technicians, and help resolve tooling issues while upholding quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of direct or related on-the-job experience, strong math and blueprint reading skills, and the ability to work in a team or

Qualifications

• Education includes high school diploma with 2–4 years related experience.
• Strong math, blueprint reading and mechanical aptitude required.
• Experience with hand tools, welding and brazing is desirable.
• Ability to work in a team and independently to meet schedule.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, disassemble, clean, repair, assemble, and test injection units.
• Monitor status and inventory of injection units with technicians daily.
• Layout, drill, tap, replace inserts, deburr, polish, and assist floor technicians.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with regulations.
• Support production scheduling as directed by supervision.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Math & blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork & independence

Composite manufacturing experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 2-4 years experience

Job description

GKN Aerospace in Cromwell, CT, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support manufacturing by performing preventative maintenance, tool repair, and light machining. You will disassemble, clean, assemble, and test injection units, assist floor technicians, and help resolve tooling issues while upholding quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of direct or related on-the-job experience, strong math and blueprint reading skills, and the ability to work in a team or