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Gkn Machine Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$21.50 - $29.25/hr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Job Summary The Operator role is responsible for carrying out the required standard activities of ...

CNC Machine Operator

Bluffton, IN

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Our Machine Operators fill a vital role in the manufacturing process, as they machine the ... Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN ...

USA-CNC Machine Operator

Bluffton, IN · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Job Posting Title USA-CNC Machine Operator Summary Our Machine Operators fill a vital role in the ... Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN ...

CNC Machine Operator

Bluffton, IN · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Job Posting Title CNC Machine Operator Summary We are DAUCH. We have the power to move the world ... Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN ...

Contributor Mach Ops Advanced

Newton, NC · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Job Posting Title Contributor Mach Ops Advanced Summary Advanced Machine Operator - Generate 2nd ... Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN ...

Contributor Mach Ops Advanced

Newton, NC · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

Job Posting Title Contributor Mach Ops Advanced Summary Advanced Machine Operator - Ring Soft Turn ... Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN ...

Contributor Mach Ops Advanced

Newton, NC · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Job Posting Title Contributor Mach Ops Advanced Summary Advanced Machine Operator - Generate 2nd ... Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN ...

Press Operator

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Set up, adjust, and operate forging press machines to produce metal components. * Read and ... Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN ...

Heavy Press Operator

Royal Oak, MI · On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

While not required, prior experience in forging, metal forming processes, machine repair ... Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN ...

NC Programmer II

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$45 - $65/hr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Guides/mentors/advises machine operators to ensure understanding of program function and obtain ...

NC Programmer II

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$45 - $65/hr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Guides/mentors/advises machine operators to ensure understanding of program function and obtain ...

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Operates wide variety of machines with minimal or no guidance from start to finish including ...

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2nd Shift CNC Machine Operator

$21.50 - $29.25/hr

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Posted 15 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor CNC machines to meet production targets and ensure quality.

  • Inspect parts using measuring tools and coordinate with CMM equipment as needed.

  • Perform routine maintenance and adjustments on machine tools and work offsets to ensure proper operation.


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

The Operator 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.

Job Responsibilities

Working with groups of machines called cells independently or with others to meet tact time. 
Batching and serializing parts 
Document work as needed 
Monitor, change, and set cutters. Including ensuring cutters get changed at appropriate time 
and set to correct limits stated on tool sheets 
Following various work instructions (i.e. batch card, standard operating procedures, inspection 
method sheets, operation sheets, tool sheets, etc.) 
Maintain a clean area 
Inspect parts with tools provided such as micrometers or indicators to operation sheets 
Inspect parts in CMM equipment as needed 
Deburr parts with deburring wheel and/or file 
Checking and adding coolant as needed along with monitoring and adjusting refractor coolant 
level 
Removing metal chips out of machines and swapping/moving barrels of metal chips when full 
Verify tool offset or work offset or tool length for peers 
Make adjustments to work offsets or tool length/diameter as needed to ensure a quality part 
Ensure and complete preventive maintenance procedures assigned to cell equipment (i.e. 
filters, oil levels in spindle, vactra level for ways, etc.) 
Responsible for machining all parts assigned 
Ability to run a majority of the product mix 
Loading and unloading parts for the machines 
Support in improving and keeping a safe environment 
Support in providing and completing continuous improvement ideas 
Any other job duties as assigned 

Job Qualifications

Required qualifications: 
High School Diploma or GED equivalent 
Willing to train, mechanically inclined  
Basis troubleshooting skills; such as identifying tooling issues 
Familiarity with the use of measuring devices 
Able to multitask 
Must be a US Person (Citizen or Green Card Holder) or have the ability to obtain the necessary 
Government licensing to work with controlled technology and products 
Preferred Qualifications: 
GKN Experience 
Ability to read blueprints 
Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred 
Physical Requirements: 
Standing and walking at least 7hrs/day 
Ability to carry and lift weight up to 25lbs 
Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day) 
Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7hrs/day)

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.Â