Machinist 1

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Job Description:

Airbus is looking for a Machinist I to join our Manufacturing team in Mobile, Alabama.

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Meet the Team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment:

On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

• Manufacturing Parts: 

  • Perform all aspects of machining to include setup and operation of equipment such as 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills, lathes, routers, lasers as well as manual milling machine and manual experience programming using Catia or better. 

  • Ability to read and write g-code using CAM software as the machine controller. 

  • Produce quality products in a timely manner using specifications and documents in conjunction with written work. 

  • Maintain a demanding level of quality working on Aerospace materials such as aluminum, titanium stainless steel, and other materials. 

  • Be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and written work plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). 

  • Utilizes ISO compliant documentation and/or processes to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished workpiece, sequence of operations and setup. 

  • Use of various measuring techniques used to validate conformance to requirements. 

  • Knowledge of tooling, tool setting and offsetting, setting work offsets, and basic inspections. 

  • Starts and observes machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls.

  • Verifies conformance of finished first article workpiece to specifications and conducts subsequent inspection of workpiece in accordance with the machine shop's statistical process control (SPC) inspection. 

  • Use of hand deburr tools. 

  • Confers with lead person, machine shop supervisor or others to resolve machining. 

  • Adhere to all safety and security requirements. 

  • Effective interfacing with Engineers and Quality Good written and verbal communication. 

• CNC Programming: 

  • Code programs for new parts that come into the shop. 

  • Create and correct DXF and GNH files in Enroute or Gravostyle software systems. 

  • Create instructions for the setups. 

  • Review CAD design blueprints. 

  • Establishes sequencing of cuts for each job. 

  • Choose cutting tool to be used for each job. 

• Sheet Metal Installation:

  • Read detailed plans and diagrams and inspect and measure parts prior to assembly, making sure parts are free of defects.

  • Cut, grind, or trim parts to fit. 

  • Follow Engineering instructions and company. 

  • Make adjustments or replace parts when. 

  • Assist in the development of patterns or templates to simplify manufacturing processes and to assure proper.

  • Cut, file, drill and ream metal, plastic, and rubber sections.

• Additional Responsibilities: 

  • SAP, Time charging, manage Personal Time Bank (PTB) and Vacation (VAC) time. 

  • Part mark bag and tag, complete work order. 

Your Boarding Pass:

• Two (2) - Five (5)+ Years of working in a Machine/Fab Shop

• Two (2) - Five (5)+ Years of experience in Aerospace (or related/transferrable field)

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

Job Family:

Machine Operator <JF-MA-MO>

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