About the role
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
Sets up and delivers precision ground cutting tools such as end mills, reamers, and drills by installing them into various types of arbors (HSK, CAT, KM4, drill chucks) used by the milling machines.
Job Responsibilities
Knowledge of holding devices for tool grinding.
Ability to verify dimensions of cutting tools for conformance to specifications.
Read and measure with micrometers, calipers, scales and electronic measuring devices,
Delivers finished cutting tools and picks up dull cutting tools on scheduled basis to multiple locations within the facility.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Ability to interface with multiple departments and personnel in a friendly and effective manner.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to understand and follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment.
A self-starter with the ability to remain motivated and remain productive without requiring prompting from supervisors.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED or 3 years experience of manufacturing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
GKN Aerospace Experience
Ability to interface with CNC grinding machines as well as personal computers.
Microsoft EXCEL, WORD, and OUTLOOK experience is of benefit.
Physical Demands
The employee must frequently lift and/or move u…
