Machinist II (Contract)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,307,000 - 46,838,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking an experienced Machinist II (Contract) to set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, and to work with Catia/CAM programs. You will interpret blueprints and GD&T, ensure first article quality, and collaborate with Engineers and Quality teams.

The role requires 5+ years in a machine/fab shop, aerospace materials experience, and a strong Safety culture. On-site role with full manufacturing support on the Airbus Way.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a machine/fab shop.
• 5+ years CNC/manual machinist experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work orders.
• Write and edit CNC programs via Catia or CAM software.
• Verify conformance with SPC and inspect first article.
• Select cutting tools and establish cut sequences.
• Maintain safety and security requirements.

Skills

CNC Machining

G-code programming

CAM software

GD&T reading

Blueprint interpretation

ISO documentation

Tooling & setup

Machining in aerospace materials

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Enroute software

Gravostyle software

CAM software proficiency

Job description

Airbus is looking for a Machinist II (Contract) to join our Mobile Manufacturing Team. This position will set up and operate Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production equipment as well as manual shop equipment (milling machines and lathes).

Meet the Team: The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. 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: 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.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, 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 generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), 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 programs and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges

• Perform all aspects of machining to include setup and operation of equipment such as 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills, lathes, routers, lasers as well as manual milling machine and manual experience programming using Catia or better.
• Ability to read and write g-code using CAM software as the machine controller.
• Produce quality products in a timely manner using specifications and documents in conjunction with written work.
• Maintain a demanding level of quality working on Aerospace materials such as aluminum, titanium stainless steel, and other materials.
• Be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and written work plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Utilizes ISO compliant documentation and/or processes to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished workpiece, sequence of operations and setup.
• Use of various measuring techniques used to validate conformance to requirements.
• Knowledge of tooling, tool setting and offsetting, setting work offsets, and basic inspections.
• Starts and observes machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls.
• Verifies conformance of finished first article workpiece to specifications and conducts subsequent inspection of workpiece in accordance with the machine shop's statistical process control (SPC) inspection.
• Use of hand deburr tools.
• Confers with the lead person, machine shop supervisor or others to resolve machining.
• Adhere to all safety and security requirements.
• Effective interfacing with Engineers and Quality Good written and verbal communication.
• Code programs for new parts that come into the shop.
• Create and correct DXF and GNH files in Enroute or Gravostyle software systems.
• Create instructions for the setups.
• Review CAD design blueprints.
• Establishes sequencing of cuts for each job.
• Choose a cutting tool to be used for each job.

Your Boarding Pass

• 5+ Years of working in a Machine/Fab Shop
• 5 years of documented experience as a CNC/Manual Machinist
• High School diploma or equivalent

Company

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type

• Agency / Temporary
• Remote Type: On-site
• Job Family: Machine Operator

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

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.

As such, 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].