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GKN AEROSPACE

Fabricator - Certified

El Cajon, CA

$20 - $25/hr

Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the ...

GKN AEROSPACE

Fabricator - Non-Certified

Sumner, WA · On-site

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government * Export Control ...

GKN Aerospace

Program Manager

Westlake, TX · On-site

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Supports the Program Director with NPI activities up to and including Lifecycle Gate 7 and with on ...

GKN Aerospace

Welder - 2nd Shift

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the ...

GKN AEROSPACE

Fabricator - Non-Certified

Sumner, WA

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government * Export Control ...

GKN Aerospace Careers

Welder - 2nd Shift

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the ...

GKN Aerospace Careers

NC Programmer II

El Cajon, CA

$45 - $65/hr

Fully comply with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United ...

GKN Aerospace Careers

Program Manager

Tallassee, AL · On-site

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... The PPM reports to the Site Operations Director as part of the IPT and is a member of the ...

GKN Aerospace Careers

NC Programmer II

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$45 - $65/hr

Fully comply with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United ...

GKN Aerospace

Team Leader

Tallassee, AL · On-site

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Compliance and Ethics Policy on Contracting with the United States Government for all direct and ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for director gkn in the United States is $125,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $151,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Gkn vs Production Manager Gkn?

AspectDirector GknProduction Manager Gkn
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field; often an MBAUsually holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, overseeing multiple departments, high-level decision makingOperational focus, managing daily production activities, ensuring efficiency
Industry UsageCommonly used in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing sectorsPrimarily found in manufacturing plants, factories, and production facilities

The main difference between Director Gkn and Production Manager Gkn lies in their scope and focus. The Director Gkn is responsible for strategic oversight and high-level decision making across departments, while the Production Manager Gkn focuses on managing daily production operations to meet efficiency and quality goals.

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Fabricator - Certified

GKN AEROSPACE

El Cajon, CA

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate patterns to determine the method for removing material to meet customer specifications.

  • Prepare parts for processing by painting, patching, masking, and sandblasting to ensure they meet customer requirements.

  • Operate and maintain fabrication equipment, monitor processes such as heating devices, and maintain records related to maintenance and operations.

GKN Aerospace rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Under close supervision responsibilities may include assembly, forming, finishing, material removal, inspection, rework and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine tools, hydraulic systems, CNC equipment, vacuum and electrical systems on equipment throughout the company. Includes, but not limited to, operation of machines, hand and power tools, gages and measuring instruments, fabrication of temporary tooling, tooling maintenance and first level maintenance.
Job Responsibilities
  • Identifies and evaluates patterns. Prior to removal of material determines method to remove material to meet customer specification. Removal of material by tank by media.
  • Prepares parts for the tank by painting and patching and removing all required maskant for etch. Uses exacto knife and scale to hand layer out patterns.
  • Sandblasting parts to ensure the parts specs are meeting the customer requirements
  • Deburrs and grind parts to ensure preparedness for next step.
  • Masks parts as required by applying tape to holes, masking first cut parts and strip boards.
  • Loading parts into heating devices and monitoring process.
  • Maintains records associated with periodic maintenance and orders spare/replacement parts as required.
  • Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, to include issues that involve "cost, quality, process, schedule and people".
  • Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
  • Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.

Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Must be able to read blue prints, schematics and diagrams.
• Must have the ability to be certified to operate forklift.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
• This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function of this role and is critical in meeting operations and business needs".
Preferred Qualifications:
• GKN Experience
• Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals.
• The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required.
• Knowledge and experience in trouble shooting or safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions.
• Must be willing to work in repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.
Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is between $20.00 - $25.00.
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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