Automated Drilling Unit (ADU) Technician/Mechanic (Contract)

Airbus Americas; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, AL, seeks an ADU Technician (Contract) to provide hands-on support for Automatic Drilling Units in the ADU shop. The role focuses on setup, maintenance, and qualification of ADUs, drilling templates, and cutting tools, collaborating with department managers.

The position requires 2 years minimum experience in ADU maintenance, with a preference for 5+ years, and involves working in a fast-paced production environment on-site at the Mobile facility.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience with hands-on experience in the maintenance of ADUs, drilling templates, cutting tools and/or test equipment.
• Preferred 5+ years minimum experience in with hands-on experience in the maintenance of ADUs, drilling templates, cutting tools and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set‑up and implement equipment for the ADU‑Shop in the FAL‑USA, based on best practices of existing A320‑Family Final Assembly Lines.
• Oversee the qualification of ADUs 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 Head of Station 40 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 ADU Shop
• Maintains a high level of skills and is generally perceived as an authority regarding ADU maintenance and adjustment

Skills

ADU maintenance

Drilling templates

Cutting tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility looks for an ADU Technician (Contract) to join our Manufacturing department based in Mobile, AL.

ADU technician (Automatic Drilling Units) is responsible for providing technical and mechanical support to the ADU shop. The technician will set and implement Automatic Drilling Units in collaboration with the department managers.

Meet the team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our manufacturing team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your working environment:

Nearby on Airbus Way you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

Your challenges:

• Set‑up and implement equipment for the ADU‑Shop in the FAL‑USA, based on best practices of existing A320‑Family Final Assembly Lines. Advises on best practices utilized for floor setup and traffic strategy at other Final Assembly Lines.
• Oversee the qualification of ADUs 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 Head of Station 40 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 ADU Shop
• Maintains a high level of skills and is generally perceived as an authority regarding ADU maintenance and adjustment

Your boarding pass:

• 2 years minimum experience with hands‑on experience in the maintenance of ADU's, drilling templates, cutting tools and/or test equipment
• Preferred 5+ years minimum experience in with hands‑on experience in the maintenance of 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
• Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings. Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.
• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.
• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
• Travel: able to travel
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a third‑party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Employment Details:

• Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
• Employment Type: Agency / Temporary
• Experience Level: Entry Level
• Remote Type: On‑site
• Job Family: Production means/Maintenance
• Job Posting End Date: 07.20.2026

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus 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 every location in which the company has facilities. 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. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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