Polisher

GKN Aerospace •

Charlestown, New Hampshire, United States

Position Type: Permanent

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 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

Performs manual grinding and polishing on Aerospace engine blades. Inspects own work using a variety of standard inspection methods as well as dedicated gaging. Able to work in a group environment, be dependable and detail oriented.

Job Responsibilities

Able to create an outside radius with airtools
Able to improve micro in fillet radius with deburring and finish wheel
Able to remove machine tool marks, belt scratches, and also repair blends as needed on platforms, shrouds, radii and airfoils
Removes machine tool marks, inspects thickness (using gauges) and repairs oversize conditions as required by operation sheets. Controls blends, stock removal and micro finish with use of proper wheel durometer and belt grits
Able to remove cutter marks, repair oversize and/or undersize conditions and relocate radius to existing airfoil. Usually used on small parts or hard to belt areas
Knows basic mathematics
Ability to read gauges to determine if part meets specifications
Set up equipment with proper polishing belts and wheels
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements:
Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to use basic tools (Hand tools, Pnuematic tools, etc)
Basis Mathmatics

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams
Ability to read CMM Inspection reports
Basic troubleshooting skills
Experience Standard operating procedures, work orders, and operation sheets
Ability to communicate well in English (both written and verbally)
Familiarity with the use of measuring devices

Physical Requirements:

Standing and walking (5hrs/day)
Ability to carry and lift up to 30lbs.

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.

Job Ident #: 1109167701

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