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Fabrication Operator - (1st 2nd and 3rd Shift)

GKN Aerospace and Careers
Garden, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026

Job Summary

The Fabrication Operator (A) is responsible for working in manufacturing, performing task such as polishing acrylic, assembling cabin windows and pilot windows, cutting acrylic using hand tools such as band saws and manual saws, running custom machinery such as stretch machines, data entry, moving large pieces of acrylic (IE canopies, acrylic sheets), layup, coating, and setting up ovens and autoclaves. The Fabrication Operator (A) will support the manufacturing ramp up of windows, canopies and windshields for defense and commercial aircrafts.


1st Shift: 5:45am - 2:15pm

2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm

3rd Shift: 9:45pm - 6:15am

Job Responsibilities

  • Contribute to their team in creating a Great Place to Work by role-modelling safety-first, a Kaizen mind-set, and supporting their colleagues
  • Hold themselves, and fellow team members accountable to embody the GKNA culture principles
  • Undertake all of their tasks in compliance with the standard work and their training, and make any problems; safety, quality, or other, immediately known to their TL
  • Exemplify a safety-first mindset and follow all GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
  • Understand their teams People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost Key Performance Indicators and their contribution to them
  • Become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month
  • Support the team and TL in problem solving, contributing ideas based upon own experience of their tasks
  • Be an active member of the team, promoting collective engagement with each other
  • Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements:
      • The company's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies
      • Compliance and Ethics Policy on Contracting with the United States Government in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government
      • Export Control regulations
  • Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate production records to ensure compliance
  • Will be working while wearing a respirator
  • Will work with chemicals and resins in the manufacturing
  • Will use measuring tools, such as: Micrometer, Scale and Calipers to ensure compliance to blueprint
  • Will comprehend and follow both verbal and written instructions outline in manufacturing documentation
  • Will be working in a team environment

Job Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • Fluent in English and able to demonstrate strong Reading and Writing operational proficiency
  • Able to perform heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds assisted
  • US Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with ASI
  • Has experience working in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment

Compensation Data

The compensation for this position is:


$22.32/hour

Salary : $22

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