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Technician - Manufacturing Engineering - Tooling

GKN Aerospace
Newington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

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

This position is responsible for the manufacturing and conditioning of tooling used throughout GKN East to the specifications of the job assigned through the utilization of 5-axis CNC grinding machinery at GKN Aerospace Newington, LLC (GANE).

Job Responsibilities

  • Operate a cutter grind machines for the manufacturing of tooling as well as secondary machinery to finish the tooling process
  • Conduct machine set-ups for assigned work.
  • Ensures correct use of inspection equipment, tooling, and preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Reports unusual problems to the Supervisor / Manager.
  • Capable for performing technical layouts.
  • Basic troubleshooting skills; such as identifying tooling and machine issues.
  • Maintains a good quality track record.
  • Assisting with quality control procedures to ensure that the quality of all products meet specifications in current and subsequent operations.
  • Takes on an active role in process improvement and program development if needed.
  • Following all shop safety procedures, such as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment including clothing, steel toed footwear, hearing protection and eye protection.
  • Responsible for machining all tooling including the finishing process
  • All other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

  • High School diploma or GED; Associate's degree in Machine Technology or Machining or additional training a plus.
  • 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions.
  • Familiarity with the use of measuring devices
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • GKN Aerospace Experience
  • Experience working on an Anca Cutter Grinder Machine
  • Strong mechanical background
  • Knowledge of cutting tools e.g. - endmills, drills, form tools, ball mills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft programs
  • 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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