Tooling Technician, Manufacturing Engineering — Aerospace

GKN Aerospace; Tallassee (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Tallassee, AL, is seeking a Tool Maker to support the development and fabrication of composite components, tooling, and assemblies. You will enable zero-defect projects through robust process technology and strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires basic blueprint interpretation, use of common hand tools, and adherence to customer specifications.

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance required by law.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Basic understanding of adhesives, sealants and shop chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Lay out metal and non-metal stock
• Build and assemble storage or shipping crates
• Use common hand tools (wrenches, sockets, air tools, etc.)
• Clean and repair common tools throughout the facility
• Perform repair and refurbishment of common tools
• Perform hand-operation tasks requiring minor engineering changes
• Work with manufacturing operations to maintain production schedules
• Perform leak detection checks
• Record work-in-process, inventories, schedules, and labor expenditures
• Perform daily preventative maintenance per schedule
• Assist with research and development projects
• Check work to ensure quality standards are met
• Adhere to internal and customer specifications and procedures
• Escalate tooling issues appropriately
• Intermediate blueprint interpretation (dimensions, views, simple tolerances)
• Understanding of fixture/tooling purpose and function
• Basic understanding of adhesives, sealants, and shop chemicals

Skills

ITAR compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

GKN Aerospace in Tallassee, AL, is seeking a Tool Maker to support the development and fabrication of composite components, tooling, and assemblies. You will enable zero-defect projects through robust process technology and strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires basic blueprint interpretation, use of common hand tools, and adherence to customer specifications.