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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster, and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the industry standards, we’re inspired to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to contribute to protecting the world’s democracies and are committed to sustainability, opening up and safeguarding 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, achieving sales of £3.35 billion in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
As a Tool & Die Maker, you will manually fabricate and modify existing tooling and fixtures for aircraft part manufacturing. You will use conventional fabrication machines such as mills, lathes, and surface grinders, along with manual and pneumatic shop tools.
Job Responsibilities
* Operate pneumatic, manual, and electric shop equipment such as die grinders, band saws, drill presses, etc.
* Work with minimal instructions and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
* Lift heavy objects and work with sheet metal.
* Develop complex fixtures and dies using mechanical blueprints.
* Use precision instruments like micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools.
* Reverse engineer manufacturing tooling and interpret engineering blueprints and data.
* Stand for long durations during work hours.
* Perform additional duties with minimal supervision as assigned.
Job Qualifications
* High School Diploma or GED
* 5+ years of experience fabricating production tooling and fixtures manually, with the ability to perform shop math, read/interpret blueprints, and reverse engineer tooling.
* Hands-on experience in conventional machining and manual fabrication of various metals and alloys.
* Compliance with ITAR/EAR regulations and program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments
* Strong communication skills; fluent in English, capable of reading and writing effectively
* Own personal tools for the job
* Knowledge of conventional machining
* AWS certified welder
* Experience with plaster tool fabrication
* Familiarity with ASI standards
Compensation Data
Pay Range: $32.65/hr - $42.02/hr
Join us for fantastic challenges and opportunities. Be part of an organization at the forefront of aerospace innovation, committed to pushing boundaries. Enjoy industry-leading training and see how far you can go!
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply. We believe diverse teams drive success, and we foster an inclusive environment. Our culture, recognized by the ‘Best Workplace Culture Award,’ encourages everyone to bring their full selves to work.
We are committed to accessible recruitment processes. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact us.
We are the place where human dreams and endeavor shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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