Deburring (2nd shift)
Date: Feb 25, 2026
Location: Newington, CT, US
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
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.
Job Summary
Seeking a detail-oriented Deburring Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsbile for removing burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections from machined parts to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate takes in pride in precision work and maintaining high product quality.
Job Responsibilities
- Remove burrs, sharp edges, and excess material from machined parts using hand tools and power tools
- Interpret blueprints, work instructions, and engineering drawings
- Inspect parts to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards
- Use measuring tools such as calipars, micrometers, and guages
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies
- Report defects or nonconforming materials to supervisors
- Support production needs and meet daily output targets
- Any other job responsibilites as assigned
Job Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, including assembly and/or deburring activities
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematiccs, and technical documentation
- 1+ years of experience with deburring methods, techniques, and work instructions
- Awareness of AS9100 series requirements and Lean practices
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- GKN Aerospace Experience
- Experience in an aerospace operating environment
- Associates degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training
- Demonstrated ability to recognize discrepancies in materials, processes, or documentation
- Previous delegated product acceptance authority granted by an Aerospace OEM or regulatory body
- Familiarity with 3D model-based engineering and basic shop math (fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction)
Physical Requirements
- Standing and walking at least 7hrs/day
- Ability to carry and lift weight up to 25lbs
- Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day)
- Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7 hrs/day)
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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