Machinist - Certified II - 2nd Shift

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. 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 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary Following specific and general instructions, tool designs, drawings, standard practices and recognized methods, utilizes expertise in laying out metal and nonmetal stock, setting up and operating complex tools. Perform all machine operations, manual or CNC as applicable. May require assistance/input from higher level Machinists and may work with engineering to resolve problems and develop new processes and/or procedures. Job Responsibilities • Ensure the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations. • Lays out metal and nonmetal stock. Performs complex set-ups relevant to their work center and/or operations. Capable of operating manual and/or CNC multi-axis machining centers and tools performing functions such as milling, drilling, lathe, grinding or turning operations depending on job purpose. • Identifies and evaluates patterns. Prior to removal of material utilizing a predetermined operation sheets to remove material to meet customer specification. • Checks all work to assure that quality standards are maintained and has adhered to all specifications and procedures involving internal and customer practices. Able to pass OAP exam. • Records operating parameters accurately and legibly in parts manufacturing notebook, routing sheets, resident paper or department documentation or terminals, to ensure recording completion of work-in-process, inventories, schedules, labor expenditures, etc. • Maintain a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) according to 5S in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations. • Assist in the development and autonomous maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, to include issues that involve “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”. • Ability to train and mentor other operators as required • Fully comply with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government. Ensure subordinate staff is aware of the policy and their individual responsibility and accountability for complying with it. • Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned. Job Qualifications Required Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. • 5+ years of manufacturing experience and expertise with precision measuring equipment, gages and hand tools to assure quality standards are maintained is preferred. • Ability to read and comprehend GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerance) of various metallic and composite materials. • This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment. • Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function of this role and is critical in meeting operations and business needs”. • Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements. Preferred Qualifications: • GKN Experience • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement practices • Experienced on machining of various metallic and composite materials. • Ability to read blueprints and/or other drawings and meet inspection requirements in accordance with customer specifications. • Uses intermediate shop mathematics including algebra and geometry to determine and check angles, radii, hole locations, accessibility, missing dimensions, interrelated dimensions, etc. Must be willing to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements. The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required. Mental and Physical Demands • Intermediate Math skills • Manual dexterity • Ability to stand for long periods of time • Lift up to 50 pounds • Good vision with correction • Withstand loud noise of a machine shop environment • Wears appropriate PPE as required Compensation Range The compensation range for this position is between $30 - $40 per hour. We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​ ​