Forge Operator - 3rd Shift

Company: GKN Aerospace Services
Location: Muncie
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Date: Jan 19, 2023

Location: Muncie, IN, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

About Us

GKN Aerospace is the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 38 manufacturing locations in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world's advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.

About the opportunity

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

Job Summary

Produces and prepares billets, pre-forms, and forgings, and removes flash as required. Operates a variety of machines, equipment, and forge furnaces to manufacture parts to customer specifications and production standards.

Job Responsibilities

* Produces and prepares billets, pre-forms, forgings, and removes flash as required to meet customer specifications and production standards.
* Operates abrasive and band saws, belt grinders, abrasive wheel grinders, extrusion and upset presses (horizontal and vertical), forge and trim presses, glass lube units, induction heaters, and forge furnaces (gas and electric), and forklifts.
* Makes minor adjustments to tooling during production as required.
* Adds or removes shim as instructed.
* Obtains die lube from lube storage container.
* Posts production information as instructed and completes job related paperwork including sign-off of traveler/batch cards.
* Performs within guidelines established in the Process Work Instructions (PWI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
* Performs daily housekeeping tasks to provide a safe, clean, and orderly workplace.
* Reports job irregularities to shift lead person.
* Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* High school diploma, general education degree (GED)
* 6+ months of experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

* GKN Experience
* Must pay careful attention to all safety requirements.
* Ability to interpret and record readings from calipers and micrometers.
* Above average hand and eye coordination. Demonstrated ability to obtain a forklift operator's license and drive a forklift safely.

Physical Requirements:

* Regularly stands, walks, and reaches with hands and arms while holding and manipulating tongs/parts.
* Frequently required to bend, stoop, reach at or above shoulder level, and carry up to 60 pounds independently or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
* Regularly exposed to furnace heat, and occasionally exposed to dust and fumes.
* Frequent operation of forklift.

Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Muncie

Nearest Secondary Market: Anderson

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