Operator - Non-Certified (2nd Shift)

Date: Mar 11, 2025

Location: Newington, CT, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Job Summary

Operates horizontal and vertical multi-axis CNC machining centers using premanufactured fixtures. Operates wide variety of machines with minimal or no guidance from start to finish including testing new programs. Also can inspect parts to operations process sheets and adjust machines as required to meet required tolerances. Responsible for meeting quality requirements and part count daily.

Job Responsibilities

  • Working with groups of machines called cells independently or with others to meet tact time
  • Batching and serializing parts
  • Document work as needed
  • Monitor, change, and set cutters. Including ensuring cutters get changed at appropriate time and set to correct limits stated on tool sheets
  • Following various work instructions (i.e batch card, standard operating procedures, inspection method sheets, operation sheets, tool sheets, etc.)
  • Maintain a clean area
  • Inspect parts with tools provided such as micrometers or indicators to operation sheets
  • Checking and adding coolant as needed along with monitoring and adjusting refractor coolant level
  • Removing metal chips out of machines and swapping/moving barrels of metal chips when full
  • Verify tool offset or work offset or tool length for peers
  • Make adjustments to work offsets or tool lengths/diameter as needed to ensure a quality part
  • Ensure and complete preventative maintenance procedures assigned to cell equipment (i.e. filters, oil levels in spindle, vactra level for ways, etc.)
  • Responsible for machining all parts assigned
  • Ability to run a majority of the product mix
  • Loading and unloading parts for the machines
  • Support in improving and keeping a safe environment
  • Support in providing and completing continuous improvement ideas

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 2+ years of Machining Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Basic troubleshooting skills; such as identifying tooling issues
  • Familiarity with the use of measuring devices
  • Able to multitask

Preferred Qualifications:

  • GKN Experience
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred

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 7hrs/day)