Manual Machining Trainer (Part-Time)

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 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Compensation Data

The compensation for this position is:

$35.00/hour
 

Job Summary

Provide ‘hands off’ training/instruction of the manual machining processes related to F-18 transparencies.

 

Work Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:45am-10:30am 

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to GKN Environmental, Health and Safety (PPE) policies at all times.
  • Report all unsafe conditions to Team Leader
• Review work orders job step instructions to verify accuracy and completeness detailing process and quality requirements for product.
• Review tooling requirements (e.g. fixtures, templates) called out or missing on Work Order job step instructions.  Verify tooling is in safe work order and functioning according to design.  
  • Consult with area Team Leader and/or Manufacturing Engineer of any discrepancies.
• Inform Team Leader of perishable cutting tools and power tools required for purchase.
• Instruct designated employee/trainee on safe use of all power cutting tools and explain risks to personal safety and damage to material.
• Explain and demonstrate proper technique in use of power tools and fixtures.
• Explain and demonstrate proper use of Inspection Check Fixtures and verification of product conformity to quality standards.
• Assist designated employee/trainee with documenting notes and sharing all “tribal knowledge”.
• Identify and explain use of all “shop aids” required to perform work on a transparency.
• Understands that only designated employee/trainee performs production work.
  • Demonstrating proper technique while using power tools on production parts is allowable if intended to help trainee gain a better understanding of work performed.   
• Document job steps with Engineering via RWI or other method

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Fluent in English and able to demonstrate strong Reading and Writing operational proficiency
• Able to perform heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds assisted
• US Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• GKN experience preferred

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. ​
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