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.
The function of the Preset Tooling Driver is to pick up and deliver cutting tools and holders to and from the machine shops and the Preset Tooling Department (using a special built golf cart).
•Reviews TOS (Tool Ordering System) and advises Preset personnel of Expedite and Emergency tool orders
•Takes direction from Preset personnel as to priorities to pick up and deliver.
•Uses computer to access and print Tool sheets of tools to be picked up.
•Carefully places sharp cutting tools in order, in golf cart for deliveries.
•Adds labeling cards (Green and Red) to identify tool cart status.
•Pulls necessary tools from vending machines to fulfill orders.
•Communicates well with Peers and Management the obstacles to performing tasks in troubled areas of the factory.
•Maintains a clean and organized golf cart.
•Maintains a clean and safe work space.
•Works well as a team player in a fast paced environment.
•Must be available Mon-Thu 3:15p-1:45am as this is a 2nd shift schedule.
•Must be US Citizen due to ITAR compliance.
•Basic math.
•Basic computer skills.
•Able to drive a long wheel base golf cart safely throughout facility.
•Mechanical aptitude.
•Good attitude.
•Excellent Attendance record.
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.
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
