Tool Setter

About the Company

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 billion in 2023. We’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and protecting the world’s democracies. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Responsibilities

• Set up and deliver precision ground cutting tools such as end mills, reamers, and drills by installing them into various types of arbors (HSK, CAT, KM4, drill chucks) used by milling machines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of holding devices for tool grinding.
• Verify dimensions of cutting tools for conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers, scales, and electronic measuring devices.
• Deliver finished cutting tools and pick up dull cutting tools on a scheduled basis to multiple locations within the facility.
• Interface with multiple departments and personnel in a friendly and effective manner.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Understand and follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment as a self-starter without requiring prompting from supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3 years of manufacturing experience (in lieu of diploma or GED).

Preferred Qualifications

• GKN Aerospace experience.
• Ability to interface with CNC grinding machines and personal computers.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook experience.

Physical Demands

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Culture

We believe in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Our culture is built on five powerful principles and has earned us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award.’ We’re committed to providing an accessible recruitment process—if you require reasonable adjustments, let us know.