Assembly Technician

Airbus Aircraft; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off including personal time and holidays

Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical and dental

Job summary

Airbus Aircraft in Kinston, NC is looking for an Assembly Technician to support aviation component manufacturing. This role involves performing various assembly tasks, ensuring quality, and using various tools.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in aviation production. Airbus offers competitive pay, incentive compensation, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in aviation production or equivalent.
• Must be able to work any shift including overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of station safety and quality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform various production assembly operations on mechanical assemblies.
• Conduct quality inspections on processing lines.
• Provide support for continuous product flow within the manufacturing process.

Skills

Experience in aviation production

Ability to use drilling tools

Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Basic skills of using a variety of tools

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational training

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Job Description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Assembly Technician to join our Operations department based in Kinston, NC.

Meet the Team

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.

Your Working Environment

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.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges

Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables.

• Works from diagrams and drawings, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• Makes continuity checks on work in process and completed. May conduct quality inspections on processing lines in accordance with quality specifications.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and sub-assemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.

The Company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including:

• Work with blueprints, changes, specifications, work orders, etc. to assemble and install to quality requirements parts and assemblies.
• Complete required data gathering transactions to facilitate assembly progression.
• Setup and perform all manual and automated assembly operations, and portable machine functions required to accomplish assignments.
• Perform any and all required pickup, rework, fabrication, change in corporation, functional testing or check during or after final assembly and/or assembly progression
• Move and/or obtain correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, etc.
• Use precision measuring instruments required to accomplish work assignments.
• Report and/or investigate job handicaps such as: errors in parts, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. On an exception basis, move product to the next operation within a building.
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training, coaching and assisting other employees.
• Document any discrepancies according to specification, process, and procedure.
• Trains to become MVP qualified.
• In addition, each employee may be asked, on occasion, to complete other duties and responsibilities as required by leadership. Training and certification will be provided for the additional work when required. Additional Responsibilities:
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Experience and Training

Required

• 2 years’ minimum experience in aviation production or equivalent
• Previous experience with drilling tools, templates, drilling machines, fasteners, and torquing tools
• Must be able and willing to work any shift to include working overtime as needed

Preferred

• 5+ years minimum experience in aviation production

Your Boarding Pass

Education: Required

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

Experience: Licensure/Certifications

Travel, Citizenship, and Clearance

• Travel Required: 5% able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Citizenship: Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Clearance: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of station safety, quality (clean as you go / Foreign Object Debris) and OSHA regulations
• Must have basic skills of using a variety of tools

Communication Skills

• 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

Technical Systems Proficiency

• Able to enter, generate and retrieve information using a computer (SAP and Excel knowledge required)

Personal and Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100%
• Vision, Hearing, Speaking, and other physical requirements as described (PPE required: safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, gloves)
• Must be willing to work at heights up to 40 feet on elevated platforms

Take your career to a new level and apply online now.

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Airbus complies with federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Employment is at will. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This position description does not constitute a contract of employment.

By submitting your CV or application you consent to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of background. Airbus does not request monetary payments in recruitment. If you encounter impersonation, report to [e-mail].