Machine Operator

Airbus•Kinston, NC

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Machine Operator to join our Operations department based in Kinston, NC. Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. 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. The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

Requirements

At least 3 years’ machine operator experience
Must be willing and able to work any shift to include working overtime as needed
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
Must be willing and able to work any shift
Work Keys Assessment completion OR High School Diploma/GED
Must have basic machine operator skills
Knowledge of station safety, quality (clean as you go / Foreign Object Debris) and OSHA regulations
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to articulate complex issues to others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential.
Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Safety glasses, bump caps and safety-toed shoes must be worn on the manufacturing floor.
Must not be afraid of heights and can work on elevated platforms as high as 40 feet in the air.

Nice To Haves

5+ years minimum experience in aviation production
Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of machine operations

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; 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.
Produce parts or assemblies using Conventional or Computerized Numerical Controlled (CNC) mediums, while simultaneously ensuring product and/or process quality at all levels of the manufacturing operation through monitoring/verification methodologies.
Concurrently perform 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).
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 as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
Routinely move 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. On an exception basis, moves product to the next operation within a building.
Support the continuous flow of products within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.
Trains to become MVP qualified.
Each employee may be asked, on occasion, to complete other duties and responsibilities as required by leadership.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off
personal time
holidays
paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
national and international mobility
relocation assistance