Job Description

Overview

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Mechanic to contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement while supporting the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to creating a 'Great Place to Work' by role-modelling safety-first and supporting colleagues.
  • Hold themselves and team members accountable to embody GKN Aerospace culture principles.
  • Undertake tasks in compliance with standard work and training, reporting any problems immediately.
  • Exemplify a safety-first mindset and follow all health, safety, and environmental policies.
  • Understand and contribute to team Key Performance Indicators.
  • Become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month.
  • Support the team and Team Leader in problem solving with ideas based on personal experience.
  • Promote collective engagement within the team.
  • Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED or 3 years of manufacturing experience.
  • 1 year of manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to be certified to operate a forklift.
  • GKN experience is preferred.
  • Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals is preferred.
  • Ability to work as a team player as well as independently.
  • Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting safety, quality, and technical issues.
  • Willingness to work in a repetitive production environment.
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$39/hr across 96 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

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Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chandler at $36/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $31/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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