Tool and Die Maker 1st Shift
Job Location:
El Cajon, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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 were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
This position is responsible for setting up and operating all conventional tool room and CNC tool room equipment in the manufacture and repair of tooling fixtures and gauges necessary for manufacturing process.
Set up and Operate CNC and manual Mills and Lathes Jig Bore grinders shear roll etc.
Willing to learn basic programming and editing of CNC programs.
Willing to learn (on the job) TIG and MIG welding acetylene torch cutting heat treating.
Use of hand tools hammers grinders files punches measuring devices etc.
Assembles new and existing tools and gauges to ensure proper function.
Performs preventive and routine maintenance to maintain machine performance.
Performs daily housekeeping tasks to provide a safe clean and orderly workplace.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
High school education or GED equivalent
5 years of machining experience or courses in mechanical drawing shop mathematics and machining practices
3 years of experience with precision measuring equipment (calipers micrometers and height gauges) and reading blueprints.
Preferred Experience:
GKN Experience
Vocational school graduate with courses in mechanical drawing shop mathematics and machining practices or equivalent training and experience
Product Knowledge
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Ability to distinguish between different types of metals
Close attention and care required to prevent damage to parts and machine tools.
Physical Experience:
Requires standing and walking for long periods.
Frequently requires stooping squatting kneeling and climbing.
Reaching above shoulder level with hands and arms.
Pushing and pulling wheeled items weighing up to 150 lbs.
Lifting and/or moving up to 60 lbs. independently or up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
Repetitive actions includes simple grasping firm grasping and fine manipulation.
Specific vision abilities required including close vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The compensation range for this role is between $35.00 - $40.00 per hour.
Well 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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.
Were 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 arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe
