SkillBridge: Manufacturing and Maintenance Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Set-up and implement equipment for the Back Shop and Production in Final Assembly Lines.
• Advises on best practices utilized for floor setup and traffic strategy at other Final Assembly Lines.
• Oversee the qualification of ADU (Automated Drilling Unit) and support their entry into service at the supplier site: FAL-USA.
• Responsible for the adjustment of ADUs, cutting tools and drilling templates.
• Responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of ADUs.
• Provide oversight and limited instruction to employees using equipment for the first time(s).
• Support the Head of Back Shops and the production line in technical problem solving, regarding ADU's, cutting tools, drilling templates and test equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the type of mechanical work performed in the FAL Back Shop.
• Maintain a high level of skills and is generally perceived as an authority regarding ADU maintenance and adjustment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education

• A High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of training/experience.
• The ability to successfully complete the following trainings provided by Airbus after recruitment:
• Health & Safety
• General aircraft familiarization
• Quality trainings

Preferred

• Training from a vocational school, military training or previous employer in the use of application tools and in application techniques.

Required Experience

• 2 years minimum experience with hands-on experience in the maintenance of industrial equipment, ADU's, drilling templates, cutting tools or test equipment.
• 5+ years minimum experience in with hands-on experience in the maintenance of industrial equipment, ADU's, drilling templates, cutting tools and test equipment.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings.
• Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
• Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.
• Able to work on jigs at the fuselage at a height of 15 feet.
• Able to work on hydraulic lifts sometimes at a height of up to 40 feet.
• Able to enter and exit a 12" x 22" passage and work through a 9.7" x 17.7" opening while using a respirator within a confined space for various lengths of time.
• Able to carry up to 55lbs/25kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• Able to lift up to 55lbs/25kg.
• Able to push/pull items in office areas.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
• Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
• Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

Mandatory Disclaimer

SkillBridge participants continue to receive military pay and benefits from the DoD. No salary or financial compensation is provided by Airbus during the program.

Career Transition Pathway

Upon successful completion of the program and military separation, candidates may be considered for a permanent position. Full-time benefits include competitive base salaries, incentive compensation, a retirement savings plan, and comprehensive health and welfare coverage.

About the Role

At Airbus US Manufacturing Facility, we are looking for a Manufacturing and Maintenance Technician to join our Manufacturing team based in Mobile, AL. The role involves providing technical and mechanical support to the back shop and production line. The technician will also set, repair and implement Automated Drilling Units in collaboration with production needs.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of the type of mechanical work performed in the FAL Back Shop.

Benefits

No salary or financial compensation is provided by Airbus during the program. Candidates may be considered for a permanent position upon successful completion of the program.

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