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 The Machinist role is responsible for carrying out the required standard activities of their assigned tasks, in full compliance to the Work Instruction and/or Standard Operating Procedure, and without compromise to their own, and colleagues, safety. Where required to achieve "Certified" status, the team member will be taught how to undertake their tasks safely, and to a high quality level, through a rigorous Job Instruction process, and will be expected to attain the relevant certification, as measured by the competence matrix and specified in the site's BMS/QMS. The team member will be fully supported by their Team Leader (TL), who will enable their training, coaching and quickly respond to them if they find any off-standard / quality issues. They will be expected to actively identify safety concerns (Hazard identification), make problems immediately known to their TL (Pull the Andon), and raise improvement ideas to solve problems (Kaizen). They will be part of a team that will collectively work on creating a "Great Place To Work" through a culture of continuous improvement, safe working and open dialogue. Job Responsibilities • Loading, operate and maintain CNC mills and other machining equipment • interpret and execute machining instructions, drawings, and specification • Performing routine maintenance on CNC machine. • Reporting production status , issues and concern to appropriate personal. • Achieve precise tolerances and surface finishes on a wide variety of parts and components • Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure compliance with quality standards • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions and machining issues • Maintain a clean and organized work area • Adhere to safety protocols and procedures • Work independently and as part of a team • Assist with process improvement and optimization initiatives Job Qualifications Required Qualifications: • SPM, Diploma, Professional Certificate or equivalent • Minimum 3 years of experience as a CNC Machinist within Aerospace or MRO industries\ • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings • US Citizen or Permanent Resident Preferred Qualifications: • Understanding of CNC programming , G code and machine control • Knowledge of machining principles, tooling selection and cutting techniques. • Familiarity with different type of CNC machine such as milling machines and grinders • Strong understanding of material properties and machining capabilities of various metals • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Willingness to learn new technologies and equipment Compensation Data the target hourly range for this role is $22-35 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. ​ ​