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Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Machinist I or II to join our team in Mobile, AL.

The candidate 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).

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities helps 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.

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 strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry and is part of Airbus  strategy to meet growing needs of customers in the United States and beyond.

• Perform all aspects of machining including setup and operation of equipment such as 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills, lathes, routers, lasers, and manual milling machines. Experience programming using CATIA or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and write G-code using CAM software and at the machine controller.
• Produce quality products in a timely manner using specifications and documents in conjunction with written work.
• Code programs for new parts that come into the shop.
• Create instructions for the setups.
• Review CAD design blueprints.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Five (5)+ years of experience working in a Machine/Fab Shop
• Five (5)+ years of experience in Aerospace (or related/transferrable field)

• Vision:
  Adequate to read material on computer screens and identify individuals for business interactions.
• Hearing:
  Able to engage in conversation in office settings and hear alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking:
  Able to communicate in person and via electronic means to groups of varying size, with or without amplification.
• Equipment Operation:
  Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.
• Carrying:
  Occasional ability to carry up to 20 lbs / 9 kg while training or addressing production issues.
• Lifting:
  Occasional ability to lift up to 30 lbs / 14 kg.
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.
• Sitting:
  Able to sit for extended periods at the computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling:
  Occasional ability to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items on bottom shelves.
• Standing:
  Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Travel:
  Able to travel.
• Walking:
  Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrips and on uneven surfaces.

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specified end date but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

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Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type: Agency / Temporary

Experience Level: Entry Level

Remote Type: On-site

Job Family: Machine Operator

Job Posting End Date: 02.15.2026

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