Job Summary
The Fabrication Operator (A) is responsible for working in manufacturing, performing task such as polishing acrylic, assembling cabin windows and pilot windows, cutting acrylic using hand tools such as band saws and manual saws, running custom machinery such as stretch machines, data entry, moving large pieces of acrylic (IE canopies, acrylic sheets), layup, coating, and setting up ovens and autoclaves. The Fabrication Operator (A) will support the manufacturing ramp up of windows, canopies and windshields for defense and commercial aircrafts.
1st Shift: 5:45am - 2:15pm
2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
3rd Shift: 9:45pm - 6:15am
Job Responsibilities
1. Contribute to their team in creating a Great Place to Work by role-modelling safety-first, a Kaizen mind-set, and supporting their colleagues
2. Hold themselves, and fellow team members accountable to embody the GKNA culture principles
3. Undertake all of their tasks in compliance with the standard work and their training, and make any problems; safety, quality, or other, immediately known to their TL
4. Exemplify a safety-first mindset and follow all GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
5. Understand their teams People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost Key Performance Indicators and their contribution to them
6. Become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month
7. Support the team and TL in problem solving, contributing ideas based upon own experience of their tasks
8. Be an active member of the team, promoting collective engagement with each other
9. Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements:
10. The company's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies
11. Compliance and Ethics Policy on Contracting with the United States Government in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government
12. Export Control regulations
13. Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate production records to ensure compliance
14. Will be working while wearing a respirator
15. Will work with chemicals and resins in the manufacturing
16. Will use measuring tools, such as: Micrometer, Scale and Calipers to ensure compliance to blueprint
17. Will comprehend and follow both verbal and written instructions outline in manufacturing documentation
18. Will be working in a team environment
Job Qualifications
19. High School diploma or GED equivalent
20. Fluent in English and able to demonstrate strong Reading and Writing operational proficiency
21. Able to perform heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds assisted
22. US Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site requirements
Preferred Qualifications
23. Familiarity with ASI
24. Has experience working in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
Compensation Data
The compensation for this position is:
$22.32/hour