SkillBridge: Machinist

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Machinist will work in the Machine Shop, set up and operate Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production equipment as well as manual shop equipment (milling machines and lathes). This employee will work with minimum supervision fabricating. Airbus is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner (per DoDI 1322.29). This 180-day program allows transitioning service members to leverage their military technical expertise in a high-precision aerospace environment.

Active-duty service member within 180 days of separation. Written Commander (O-4 or above) authorization. Must have current work authorization for U.S. positions.

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with 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.

Mobile, AL U.S. Assembly Facility 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

45% 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 lead person, machine shop supervisor or others to resolve machining. Adhere to all safety and security requirements. Effective interfacing with Engineers and Quality…