ADU Technician 1st and 2nd shift

About the role

The ADU Technician provides comprehensive technical and mechanical support for our Automatic Drilling Unit (ADU) systems. This specialized equipment automates high-precision drilling, which is critical to the aircraft assembly process.

Responsibilities

• Perform the complete setup, calibration, and implementation of all Automatic Drilling Unit (ADU) equipment, cutting tools, and drilling templates.
• Conduct ongoing preventative maintenance and execute timely technical repairs on ADU systems to ensure maximum uptime for the A220/A320 Final Assembly Line (FAL).
• Oversee the full qualification process for new ADU systems and support their successful entry into service.
• Provide technical oversight and on-the-job instruction to FAL employees, ensuring safe and efficient use of ADU equipment.
• Champion Airbus best practices, actively advise teams on process optimization, and meticulously record lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the industrial maintenance, maintenance of ADU’s, maintenance of test equipment or equivalent mechanical or technical type vocation (for example; automotive transmission repair, engine overhauls, etc.).
• Preferred 5+ years minimum experience in with hands-on experience in the maintenance of ADU's, drilling templates, cutting tools and test equipment.
• A High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• A vocational/technical certificate will be considered in-lieu of experience for entry level positions.

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements: Onsite or remote: 100% onsite
• Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
• Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.
• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
• Travel/Mobility: able to travel overseas and domestically.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions.

Skills

• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of ADU systems.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. We foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Pay

Details of pay will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

Schedule

This is a 1st and 2nd shift work schedule.