Chemical Machinist - Certified 1B Weekend Shift

Chemical Machinist - Certified 1B Weekend Shift

Date: Sep 10, 2025

Location:El Cajon, CA, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

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.

Job Summary

Responsible for basic chemical cleaning of Titanium Aerospace parts, utilizing acid etching and other chemicals, which includes but not limited to Chem-Brite, Flash Etch, Swab Etch, Alkaline Clean, Strip and Mask Prep.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs Chem-Brite process of any part.
• Performs Flash Etch process of any part.
• Performs Strip process of any part.
• Performs Alkaline Clean of any part.
• Performs Swab Etch of any part.
• Willingness and ability to perform Grit Blast and Mask assignments as backups.
• Checks all work to assure that quality standards are maintained and has adhered to all specifications and procedures involving company and customer practices.
• Loads and unloads parts, operates forklift and overhead crane to move parts as required.
• Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, to include issues that involve “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”.
• Follows all BEPs for Chem-Mill.
• Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
• Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government. Ensure subordinate staff is aware of the policy and their individual responsibility and accountability for complying with it.
• Participate in 5S and perform daily Autonomous Maintenance (AM).
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED
• 6+ months Machining Experience
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to read blue prints, schematics and diagrams.
• Must have the ability to be certified to operate forklift.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
• This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function of this role and is critical in meeting operations and business needs”.
Preferred Qualifications:
• GKN Experience
• Experience working around Chemicals
• Knowledge and experience in trouble shooting of safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions. Must be willing to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements. The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required.
Mental and Physical Demands
• Basic Math skills
• Basic computer and/or ERP terminal skills
• Correct usage of quality instruments for use in Chemical Machining
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Withstand loud noise of a machine shop environment
• Must be able to wear full encapsulating/air fed body suit when required.

Compensation Range

The compensation range is between $25.00 - $28.00 per hour.

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.​
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