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 The function of the Preset Tool Setter is to install cutting tools (drills, end mills, reamers, porting tools, back spot face tools, chamfer tools, etc..) into tool holders, to designated set lengths and runouts defined by the programming department. These tools will be used by the machine shops. Potential candidates for the Preset Tool Setter do not necessarily have to have prior experience. We have an excellent training group and process. They must however have a good attitude, mechanical ability, basic math, and an excellent attendance record.
3rd Shift Position Job Responsibilities
- Uses computer software to find and print correct revision Tool Set-up sheets for jobs.
- Follows Tool Set-up sheet (MSTA) to order tools from Tool Crib.
- Verifies correct tools are received per tool sheet.
- Uses hand tools (such as torque wrenches) and Heat Shrink machine to remove and secure cutting tools that need to be replaced.
- Identifies which tools are to be ran again per the tool sheet (QPP).
- Uses scales, calipers and height gages to set tool lengths in various tool holders.
- Uses Heat Shrink machine and various torque wrenches to secure tools in holders.
- Uses Zoller Measuring machines as well as precision measuring tools to verify a multitude of various dimensions.
- Labels tools.
- Verifies all tools meet the dimensions and quantities per part on the MSTA.
- Communicates well with programmers, Engineers, Peers, and Management the changes and obstacles necessary to perform the Preset functions.
- Maintains a clean and safe work space.
- Works well as a team player in a fast paced environment.
Job Qualifications Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED or 3 years experience of manufacturing experience.
- 1 year of manufacturing
- Must have the ability to be certified to operate forklift.
Preferred Qualifications
- GKN Experience
- Experience working with hazardous materials and/or chemicals.
- The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required.
- Knowledge and experience in trouble shooting or safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions.
- Must be willing to work in repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.
- Must be able to read blue prints, schematics and diagrams.
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.
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