What are the responsibilities and job description for the Composite Operator Level 1 (Manufacturing) position at GKN Aerospace?
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.
Where hard work becomes expertise.
At GKN Aerospace Tallassee, you'll help build advanced aerospace components used by some of the world's leading aviation and defense programs. As part of a team with more than 40 years of history, you'll learn valuable manufacturing skills, work alongside experienced colleagues, and build a career with opportunities to grow.
No aerospace experience? No problem. If you're reliable, eager to learn, and take pride in doing a job well, we'll give you the training and support you need to succeed.
What You'll Do
This role involves standing, bending, reaching, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods. Candidates should be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs and work safely in a manufacturing environment using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Why join GKN Aerospace Tallassee?
This is more than a job. It's a chance to build components for some of the biggest names in aerospace and defense while building a future of your own.
As you develop your skills, you'll have opportunities to gain experience in advanced manufacturing, take on new challenges, and grow your career with a company investing in its people and future. And with a team that's known for its strong sense of community, you'll be joining a workplace where people look out for each other and take pride in what they build together.
GKN Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 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.
Where hard work becomes expertise.
At GKN Aerospace Tallassee, you'll help build advanced aerospace components used by some of the world's leading aviation and defense programs. As part of a team with more than 40 years of history, you'll learn valuable manufacturing skills, work alongside experienced colleagues, and build a career with opportunities to grow.
No aerospace experience? No problem. If you're reliable, eager to learn, and take pride in doing a job well, we'll give you the training and support you need to succeed.
What You'll Do
- Support the manufacture and assembly of advanced aerospace components
- Work with composite materials, tools and equipment to complete production tasks
- Follow engineering drawings, work instructions and quality standards
- Help ensure products meet the high standards required by the aerospace industry
- Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
- Work closely with experienced team members to learn new skills and develop your expertise
- Support the production of components used in leading aerospace and defense programs
- Contribute to a team culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Previous manufacturing experience is helpful, but not required
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen) per ITAR regulations to comply with export control requirements
This role involves standing, bending, reaching, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods. Candidates should be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs and work safely in a manufacturing environment using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Why join GKN Aerospace Tallassee?
This is more than a job. It's a chance to build components for some of the biggest names in aerospace and defense while building a future of your own.
As you develop your skills, you'll have opportunities to gain experience in advanced manufacturing, take on new challenges, and grow your career with a company investing in its people and future. And with a team that's known for its strong sense of community, you'll be joining a workplace where people look out for each other and take pride in what they build together.
GKN Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.