Machinist - Non-Certified

Job Summary

The Machinist role is responsible for carrying out assigned tasks in compliance with Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Upon certification, the team member will be trained to perform tasks safely and to a high quality level, as measured by the competence matrix.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a Great Place to Work by role-modeling safety-first, a Kaizen mindset, and supporting colleagues
• Hold oneself and fellow team members accountable to embody GKN Aerospace culture principles
• Undertake tasks in compliance with standard work and training, and report any problems immediately to the Team Leader (TL)
• Exemplify a safety-first mindset and adhere to GKN Aerospace Health, Safety, and Environmental policies
• Understand key performance indicators and their impact on the team's goals
• Seek certification at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least one Kaizen per month
• Participate in problem-solving, contributing ideas based on personal experience
• Actively engage with the team, promoting collective effort
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, including GKN Aerospace policies and export control regulations

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 years of manufacturing experience (or 1+ years of experience with precision measuring equipment, gages, and hand tools)
• 1+ years of experience working with machining of various metallic and composite materials
• Ability to read blueprints and/or other drawings and meet inspection requirements
• U.S. Person status to comply with ITAR regulations and site SSA requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous materials and/or chemicals
• Intermediate shop mathematics skills (algebra and geometry)
• Willingness to work in a repetitive production environment
• Ability to work as a team player and independently