The function of the Advanced 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. Potential candidates for the Preset Tool Setter-2 must have a minimum of 3 years prior experience setting tools in a fast paced manufacturing environment, capable of Programming measuring equipment, and training lessor qualified tool setters. They must have a good attitude, communication skills, mechanical ability, basic math, and an excellent attendance record.
The compensation range for this positing is between $24 - $28 per hour.
Chuck Callahan
GKN Aerospace is a leading global aerospace manufacturer and Tier 1 supplier serving the commercial, defense, and space industries. The company specializes in the design and production of advanced airframe and engine structures, landing gear, electrical wiring and interconnection systems, aircraft transparencies, and aftermarket maintenance and repair services. Its products and technologies support many of the world’s major aircraft and engine manufacturers.
With approximately 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing locations in 12 countries, GKN Aerospace combines extensive engineering expertise with more than a century of aviation innovation. The company focuses on developing advanced aerospace technologies that improve aircraft performance, efficiency, and sustainability while supporting the industry’s transition toward lower-emission and next-generation aircraft.