Junior Plant Operator AFP (m/f/d)

Ohb SE; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

35-hour week

In-house canteen

Employee parking

Job summary

MT Aerospace AG, a subsidiary of OHB, seeks a Junior Plant Operator AFP (m/f/d) in Augsburg to support space launcher programmes. You will prepare components, load fibre spools, set up jigs, and monitor automated systems while performing test measurements per plan.

Ideal candidates hold an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship or equivalent, have SAP R3 and MES knowledge, and can work shifts. We offer mobile working, flexitime, a 35-hour week, and an in‑house canteen.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship as an aircraft mechanic or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and willingness to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of components based on sketches, drawings and technical specifications.
• Manufacture of components using automated positioning in accordance with NC programmes, working independently.
• Loading and threading of fibre spools and securing them in place in accordance with production requirements.
• Assembly, calibration and dismantling of jigs for initial prototypes in consultation with specialist departments.
• Supervising dry runs to verify correct procedures and collision analyses.
• Documenting the current status prior to the start of the process in accordance with specifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to work shifts

Education

Apprenticeship as aircraft mechanic

Tools

SAP R3

MES

Job description

MT Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace industry. As a subsidiary of the international technology group OHB, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for major space programmes, including the European Ariane 6 launch vehicle, the American Space Launch System (Artemis mission) and other international launch systems. Our components are also used in satellites, spacecraft for lunar and Martian missions, space refuelling stations and passenger aircraft. Our customers include globally active companies and system integrators such as ESA, NASA, Airbus, ArianeGroup and Boeing.Using manufacturing technologies that are unique worldwide, we produce high-performance products from metal and fibre composites that are uncompromisingly focused on performance. These include large load-bearing structures, cryogenic tanks, lightweight components, and fuel and pressure tanks that combine maximum load-bearing capacity with minimum weight.We owe our success to the initiative and passion of our employees, who stand for innovation and progress. Our team of around 600 employees at our headquarters in Augsburg, in Bremen and at the European spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana) works every day to actively shape the future of space travel.

Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Junior Plant Operator AFP (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.

Your Tasks

• Preparation of components based on sketches, drawings and technical specifications
• Manufacture of components using automated positioning in accordance with NC programmes, working independently
• Loading and threading of fibre spools and securing them in place in accordance with production requirements
• Assembly, calibration and dismantling of jigs for initial prototypes in consultation with specialist departments
• Supervising dry runs to verify correct procedures and collision analyses
• Assembly and dismantling of workpiece liners and placement devices in accordance with instructions
• Documenting the current status prior to the start of the process in accordance with specifications
• Checking process parameters and programmes under independent responsibility
• Continuous monitoring of the automated AFP unloading system to ensure a stable manufacturing process
• Carrying out and documenting test measurements in accordance with the test plan and drawings, in consultation with relevant parties
• Setting up vacuum systems in accordance with instructions
• Maintaining and completing production documents in accordance with internal guidelines
• Carrying out component tests in accordance with the test plan or instructions
• Carrying out cleaning tasks independently in accordance with the cleaning plan and as required by the situation
• Reporting actual times and quantities in the system in accordance with guidelines

Your Qualifications

• Apprenticeship as an aircraft mechanic or experience in a comparable field required
• Knowledge of SAP R3 & MES desirable
• Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to work shifts essential

We offer

• Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)
• Flexible working hours and flexitime account
• Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement
• 35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days
• Subject-specific training courses
• In-house canteen
• Employee parking spaces
• Employee recommendation system
• Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere

MT Aerospace AG
Human Resources

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