
Composite Operator - Level II
Tallassee, ALJobSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
GKN Aerospace is hiring a Composite Operator - Level II. GKN Aerospace Tallassee is seeking a Composite Operator - Level II to build advanced aerospace components for leading aviation and defense programs. This role involves performing manufacturing and assembly operations, interpreting technical documentation, and resolving production issues. The operator will also conduct inspections, maintain quality standards, and mentor less experienced colleagues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key focus areas include Perform advanced manufacturing and assembly operations on aerospace components, Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and technical documentation independently, and Identify and resolve production or quality issues.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Two To Five Years Of Experience In Aerospace Manufacturing Or Related Production Environments, and Must Be A U.S. Person. Important skills include Interpret Engineering Drawings, Interpret Technical Documentation, Problem Solving, Work Independently, Attention To Detail, and Commitment To Quality.
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Full job description
Where expertise shapes the future of flight.
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 apply your experience to complex aerospace programs, work alongside skilled colleagues, and continue building a career with opportunities to grow.
What you'll do
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Perform advanced manufacturing and assembly operations on aerospace components
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Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and technical documentation independently
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Identify and resolve production or quality issues
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Carry out inspections and help maintain aerospace quality standards
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Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
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Mentor and support less experienced operators, helping to develop skills across the team
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency and safety
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Support the production of components used in leading aerospace and defense programs
What we're looking for
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High school diploma or GED
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Two to five years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing or related production environments
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
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Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
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Experience working as part of a collaborative manufacturing team
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A&P or FAA Aircraft maintenance experience is a plus
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Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen) per ITAR regulations to comply with export control requirements
Physical 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 50 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 your experience grows, you'll have opportunities to take on greater responsibility, contribute to innovative aerospace programs, and help develop the next generation of aerospace talent. 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 891 open Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$54–70K/yr47 salary ranges
- US median$22–25/hr380 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 17 open Operator jobs in Alabama and 891 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Operator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (304 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 469 of the 891 open Operator jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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