Assembly I&T Technician III (Second Shift)

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. seeks an Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician III to manufacture and inspect products per SOPs, ensuring safety and quality standards. You will observe equipment, coordinate with supervisors, and contribute to continuous improvement on AI&T stations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with large-scale, technical aerospace equipment, plus strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety rules and SOPs in a high-precision environment.
• Experience with large-scale, highly technical equipment.
• Experience in Aerospace AIT manufacturing including assembly and test.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to train with procedures.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Good time management to keep several projects moving.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned department and coordinate with the Production Supervisor to meet deliveries.
• Understand basic repairs, procedures, and repair routings, and assist workflow.
• Demonstrate AI&T knowledge on integration stations as a SME on test/mech stations.
• Assist AI&T Technicians with training and skills development.
• Ensure part and kit accuracy on daily production orders.
• Provide ideas for continuous improvement and prioritization.
• Complete equipment setup, operation, post-production, and cleanup.
• Monitor and report labor hours to multiple projects.
• Perform in-process testing and update staff on testing needs.
• Support AI&T Tech I & II duties as needed.

Skills

Safety adherence

SOP compliance

Aerospace AIT knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Lean manufacturing

5S

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

• As an Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician III, you are responsible for the manufacturing and production of the assigned products of your department by following our standardized manufacturing operating procedures. You will observe and inspect our equipment and operations to ensure proper operation and compliance to our safety and quality standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Take ownership and provide focus for your assigned department and coordinate with your Production Supervisor to meet or exceed customer deliveries and expectations.
• Show a full understanding of basic standard repairs, procedures, and associated repair routings and assist Production Supervisor with overall production flow.
• Demonstrate mature AI&T knowledge on the integration stations, from a system and setup point of view, as a subject matter expert on test and mechanical stations within your department.
• Assist AI&T Technicians in their skills development and their training as required .
• Ensure part and kit accuracy on daily production orders within your department.
• You act as a source of ideas for continuous improvement and priorities.
• Complete equipment set-up, operation, post-production, and clean-up.
• Accurately monitor and report labor hours to multiple projects.
• Complete in-process testing as required and update analytical staff on anticipated testing needs.
• Other additional tasks as assigned including AI&T Tech I & AI&T Tech II duties as needed.
• This position will be reporting to the Production Supervisor.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• High school diploma, or GED equivalent.

Experience:

• Experience adhering to safety and following standard operating procedures.
• Experience using large scale highly technical equipment or other industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in Aerospace AIT manufacturing procedures including assembly and test .

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Must be able to accurately monitor and report labor hours to multiple projects.
• Able to review, understand and train with written procedures and technical documents.
• Able to capture lessons learned and transfer them into improvement suggestions as well as training plans.
• Must have a high-level of attention to detail and utilize scientific thought and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to organize work to keep several projects moving forward through effective time management and prioritization.
• Knowledge in the principles of lean manufacturing and 5S is a plus.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and technical.
• Able to communicate effectively to manager and technical support groups through notes, presentations, and emails.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls . The employee frequently is required to talk and hear . Based on the position an employee is occasionally required to stand for an extended period of time ; walk; reach above shoulders; and stoop, kneel, bend, twist or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds . Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision.
• Personal Protective Equipment many be required including safety shoes and glasses. Other protective equipment may also be necessary based on the specific task.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants 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. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

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