Fabricator II - Certified

About the role

Under close supervision responsibilities may include assembly, forming, finishing, material removal, inspection, rework and repair of assembly components and parts per customer specification, maintenance of machine tools, hydraulic systems, CNC equipment, vacuum and electrical systems on equipment throughout the company. Includes, but is not limited to, operation of machines, hand and power tools, gauges and measuring instruments, fabrication of temporary tooling, tooling maintenance and first‑level maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates patterns.
• Prior to removal of material determines method to remove material to meet customer specification.
• Removal of material by tank by media.
• Prepares parts for the tank by painting and patching and removing all required maskant for etch.
• Uses exacto knife and scale to hand‑layer out patterns.
• Knows how to use pneumatic tools (e.g., handheld grinder).
• Drilling, assembling rivets and brackets on segments and rings, trimming and paint touch‑up.
• Deburrs and forms parts using expanders, hot dye presses and rolls.
• Finishing, blending, and sanding parts.
• Ability to countersink and use measurement tools (micrometer, calipers, gauges, etc.).
• Mask parts as required by applying tape to holes, masking first‑cut parts and strip boards.
• Strips flanges with knife, loads parts using crane and runs laser program.
• Maintains records associated with periodic maintenance and orders spare/replacement parts as required.
• Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture that supports the company's overall business objectives and goals, including cost, quality, process, schedule, and people.
• Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and protect the environment through adherence to company policy and government regulations.
• Fully complies with the “GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government” in all areas involving direct and indirect contracting with the U.S. Government.
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to be certified to operate a forklift.
• Abide by the Personal Protection Equipment policy.
• Fluent (speaking and reading) in English.
• U.S. citizen or Green Card holder due to program security clearance and/or SSA requirements.

Preferred:

• Experience with GKN processes or products.
• Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals.
• Ability to work both as a team player and independently.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is between $26 and $28.