Machine Operator

About the role

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility specializes in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures, manufacturing critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
• Fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.
• Concurrently performs related functions to provide complete hardware in accordance with engineering specifications (e.g., operating multiple machines simultaneously, deburr part surface, milling, drilling, boring, honing, grinding, fastening).
• Performs routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, changing standard lightbulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Routinely moves products within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Trains to become MVP qualified.

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ machine operator experience.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift to include working overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Work Keys Assessment completion.
• The ability to successfully complete the following training provided by Airbus after recruitment: Health & Safety, General aircraft familiarization, Quality training.

Skills

• Knowledge of station safety, quality (clean as you go / Foreign Object Debris) and OSHA regulations.
• Basic machine operator skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, 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 programmes; and both national and international mobility.

Pay

Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).

Schedule

Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, 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 programmes; and both national and international mobility.

Company

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website and submit your resume. For more information, please contact USCareers@airbus.com.