Fabricator - Non-Certified

About the role

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel – faster, greener, and more innovative. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve more than 90 % of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6 bn in 2025. The Fabricator role is responsible for carrying out the standard activities of assigned tasks in full compliance with Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures, while maintaining personal and colleague safety. The team member will receive training, coaching, and support from their Team Leader, work toward certified status through a rigorous Job Instruction process, and actively identify safety concerns, report problems, and propose improvement ideas (Kaizen). The role contributes to a “Great Place To Work” culture of continuous improvement, safety, and open dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a Great Place to Work by role‑modelling safety‑first, a Kaizen mindset, and supporting colleagues.
• Hold themselves and fellow team members accountable to embody GKN Aerospace culture principles.
• Undertake all tasks in compliance with standard work and training; immediately report safety, quality, or other problems to the Team Leader.
• Exemplify a safety‑first mindset and follow all GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Understand the team’s People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost Key Performance Indicators and their contribution.
• Become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least one Kaizen per month.
• Support the team and Team Leader in problem solving, contributing ideas based on personal task experience.
• Be an active team member, promoting collective engagement.
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, including:
  • Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies
  • Compliance and Ethics Policy on Contracting with the United States Government
  • Export Control regulations

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, or 3 years manufacturing experience.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to become certified to operate a forklift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GKN Aerospace processes or similar environments.
• Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals.
• Ability to work both as a team player and independently.
• Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting safety, quality, or technical issues with co‑workers, quality, and engineering functions.
• Willingness to work in a repetitive production environment while meeting cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.