Airbus · 20 hours ago
Machine Operator
Kinston, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAirbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Machine Operator to join their Operations department in Kinston, NC. The role involves setting up and operating machine tools to manufacture aircraft components while ensuring product quality and performing routine maintenance tasks.
AerospaceManufacturingCommercial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions
Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
Produce parts or assemblies using Conventional or Computerized Numerical Controlled (CNC) mediums, while simultaneously ensuring product and/or process quality at all levels of the manufacturing operation through monitoring/verification methodologies
Concurrently perform related functions to provide complete hardware in accordance with engineering specifications (e.g., operating multiple machines simultaneously, deburr part surface, milling, drilling, boring, honing, grinding, fastening)
Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, changing standard lightbulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties)
Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. On an exception basis, moves product to the next operation within a building
Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level
Trains to become MVP qualified
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
Qualification
Required
Must be willing and able to work any shift
Workkeys Assessment completion OR High School Diploma/GED
Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience
Benefits
Competitive pay
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
Holidays
Paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
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Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
Founded in 2014
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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Antje Bulmann
Venture Lead Direct Air Capture
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