Preventive Maintenance Technician - 3Rd Shift

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 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the optimal functioning of our manufacturing and facilities equipment through regular and systematic maintenance procedures. The Preventive Maintenance Technician will play a crucial role in preventing unexpected downtime and maintaining the high-quality standards of our production processes.
Job Responsibilities

• Exemplifying a safety-first mindset, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations ensuring compliance to the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Conduct Routine Inspections: Perform regular inspections and assessments of the manufacturing and facilities equipment, and related systems to identify signs of wear and potential issues.
• Scheduled Maintenance: Develop, implement and perform a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance schedule for all equipment, including cleaning, lubrication, and parts replacement as necessary.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including the details of inspections, repairs, and parts replaced, using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Parts Management: Monitor and manage inventory of spare parts and coordinate with the procurement team to ensure availability when needed.
• Training: Collaborate with operators and other team members to provide training on equipment operation and basic maintenance to minimize the risk of issues due to user error.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and increased equipment efficiency and propose recommendations to the management team.

Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Preventive Maintenance Technician, particularly in a CNC machining and metal manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machines, metal fabrication equipment, and their components.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Fluent in English language, both written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional qualification or certification in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience working with a Lean Operating Model / Production System
• Lean or Six Sigma certification by a reputable certifying body or benchmark company
• Manufacturing and facilities equipment experience in the Aerospace industry
• A passion for the Aerospace industry

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.