SkillBridge: Machine Operator

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a Machine Operator to join our Operations department based in Kinston, NC. This 180-day program is designed for transitioning service members to gain practical experience in a high-precision aerospace environment.

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.
• Uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Marks, lays out, and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
• Fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment; determines material, parts, and equipment required.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Produces parts or assemblies using conventional or computerized numerical controlled (CNC) mediums, while ensuring product and/or process quality at all levels of the manufacturing operation through monitoring/verification methodologies.
• Operates multiple machines simultaneously, deburr part surface, mills, drills, bores, hones, grinds, fastens, etc.
• 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).
• Routinely moves product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisles, using shop assigned equipment as required, and completes transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Trains to become MVP qualified.
• Supports the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Requirements

• Active-duty service member within 180 days of separation.
• Written Commander (O-4 or above) authorization.
• Current work authorization for U.S. positions.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Ability to operate a variety of machine tools to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Ability to use a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
• Ability to fit and assemble precision parts into mechanical equipment.
• Ability to determine material, parts, and equipment required.
• Ability to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Ability to produce parts or assemblies using conventional or computerized numerical controlled (CNC) mediums, while ensuring product and/or process quality at all levels of the manufacturing operation through monitoring/verification methodologies.
• Ability to operate multiple machines simultaneously, deburr part surface, mill, drill, bore, hone, grind, fasten, etc.
• Ability to perform 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).
• Ability to move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisles, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Ability to train to become MVP qualified.
• Ability to support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Skills

• Proficiency in operating various types of machine tools.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments and standard shop computations.
• Experience in fitting and assembling precision parts into mechanical equipment.
• Ability to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Experience in producing parts or assemblies using conventional or CNC mediums.
• Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and repair.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

No salary or financial compensation is provided by Airbus during the program. Candidates who successfully complete the program may be considered for a permanent position at Airbus.

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual's performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Ability to operate a variety of machine tools to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Ability to use a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
• Ability to fit and assemble precision parts into mechanical equipment.
• Ability to determine material, parts, and equipment required.
• Ability to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Ability to produce parts or assemblies using conventional or computerized numerical controlled (CNC) mediums, while ensuring product and/or process quality at all levels of the manufacturing operation through monitoring/verification methodologies.
• Ability to operate multiple machines simultaneously, deburr part surface, mill, drill, bore, hone, grind, fasten, etc.
• Ability to perform 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).
• Ability to move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisles, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Ability to train to become MVP qualified.
• Ability to support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Skills

• Proficiency in operating various types of machine tools.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments and standard shop computations.
• Experience in fitting and assembling precision parts into mechanical equipment.
• Ability to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Experience in producing parts or assemblies using conventional or CNC mediums.
• Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and repair.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

No salary or financial compensation is provided by Airbus during the program. Candidates who successfully complete the program may be considered for a permanent position at Airbus.

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual's performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Ability to operate a variety of machine tools to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Ability to use a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
• Ability to fit and assemble precision parts into mechanical equipment.
• Ability to determine material, parts, and equipment required.
• Ability to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Ability to produce parts or assemblies using conventional or computerized numerical controlled (CNC) mediums, while ensuring product and/or process quality at all levels of the manufacturing operation through monitoring/verification methodologies.
• Ability to operate multiple machines simultaneously, deburr part surface, mill, drill, bore, hone, grind, fasten, etc.
• Ability to perform 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).
• Ability to move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisles, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Ability to train to become MVP qualified.
• Ability to support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Skills

• Proficiency in operating various types of machine tools.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments and standard shop computations.
• Experience in fitting and assembling precision parts into mechanical equipment.
• Ability to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Experience in producing parts or assemblies using conventional or CNC mediums.
• Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and repair.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

No salary or financial compensation is provided by Airbus during the program. Candidates who successfully complete the program may be considered for a permanent position at Airbus.

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual's performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Ability to operate a variety of machine tools to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Ability to use a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments