Equipment Maintenance Technician

Airbus; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join the Facilities department in Kinston, NC. You will perform repairs and maintenance on plant facilities, machinery, and equipment, using electrical and mechanical skills and CMMS for work orders.

The role requires experience with industrial/automation maintenance, troubleshooting electrical schematics, and familiarity with CNC/PLC systems. On-site work with training and development opportunities is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting electrical schematics.
• Experience in industrial/automation maintenance.
• Familiar with CNC or PLC systems.
• Proficiency with electrical safety and CMMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, wiring schematics, and drawings.
• Operate hand and power tools and use shop equipment.
• Enter and retrieve data in the CMMS and order parts as needed.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC systems

PLC systems

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Fanuc

Job description

Job Description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities department based in Kinston, NC. You will perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment.

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; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges

• Conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent break downs of facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Uses hand and power tools.
• Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment.
• Uses PLC, CNC along with blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
• Move and place in correct position heavy equipment, real property and installed property in accordance with established methods.
• Accomplish all necessary rigging.
• Obtain and deliver material and equipment necessary to support plant maintenance and repair.
• Work from diagrams, prints, specifications or verbal orders.
• Use hand tools, powered tools and shop equipment.
• Perform disassembly and assembly operations necessary to accomplish assignment.
• Enter and retrieve data from the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and order parts required to accomplish the tasks (except as relates to inventory, store, record, issue and any other duties related to material support technician.)
• In addition, each employee may be asked, on occasion, to complete other duties and responsibilities as required by Spirit leadership. Training and certification will be provided for the additional work when required.

Your Boarding Pass

• Experience troubleshooting electrical schematics.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift Workkeys Assessment completion OR High School Diploma/GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial / automation maintenance.
• Experience with CNC or PLC systems.
• Work experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Fanuc.

Physical Requirements

• ⦁ Onsite
• ⦁ Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• ⦁ Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• ⦁ Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• ⦁ Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• ⦁ Carrying: Several times a week able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• ⦁ Lifting: Several times a week able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• ⦁ Pushing / Pulling: Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• ⦁ Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• ⦁ Squatting / Kneeling: Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• ⦁ Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
• ⦁ Walking: Daily walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• ⦁ Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks. Protective Gloves.
• ⦁ Heights: able to function at heights up to 40 feet. Able to operate moving platforms, hydraulic lifts and forklifts.

Company

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level

Professional

Remote Type

On-site

Job Family

Production means/Maintenance

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.

Additional Equal Employment Opportunities

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

EEO Statements

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston – 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.

Visas

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Employment Terms

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Consent

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Commitment to Diversity

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Recruitment Notes

We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Airbus Overview

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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