Machinist; 2nd or 3rd Shift

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Job Description:

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 position could be hired for 2nd Shift (2:00-10:30PM) or 3rd Shift (10:00PM-6:30AM) and must be able to work with minimal supervision.

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

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and ESOP.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental covers.
• Individual Development: Upskilling opportunities through global Leadership University, unlimited e-learning courses, certifications, career paths, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

• 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).
• Utilises 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 deburring tools.
• Confers with lead person, machine shop supervisor or others to resolve machining.
• Adheres to all safety and security requirements.

• 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.
• Establish sequencing of cuts for each job.
• Choose cutting tool to be used for each job.

• Read detailed plans and diagrams and inspect and measure parts prior to assembly, making sure parts are free of defects.
• Cut, grind, or trim parts to fit.
• Assist in the development of patterns or templates to simplify manufacturing processes and to assure proper.
• Cut, file, drill and ream metal, plastic, and rubber sections.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Trade School Certification

• 2-5 Years of experience working in a Machine/Fab Shop in an aerospace or related/transferrable field (automotive, shipbuilding, etc.)

• Must be able to write code for CNC programming (create and correct DXF and GNH files) from…