Machinist II

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Job Description:

Airbus is seeking a skilled and precision-driven Machinist II to join our Machine Shop team at the Mobile U.S. Manufacturing facility. In this role, you will fabricate high-tolerance aerospace components for A220 and A320 aircraft. The Machinist - Level II is an experienced role that will work with advanced multi-axis CNC equipment and classic manual machinery (milling machines and lathes) to shape the future of flight.  If you are a passionate, precision-driven professional capable of working with minimal supervision, we want you on our shop floor.

Meet the Team:

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.

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:

Position Summary:

Operates with a high degree of autonomy to execute complete setups, programming, and precision machining on complex 3- and 5-axis CNC mills, multi-axis manual lathes, and specialized grinders. Serving as a technical resource, this role independently manages advanced material runs (including Titanium and pre-hardened steels), edits G-code, troubleshoots files, and collaborates across Engineering and Quality teams to ensure strict adherence to aerospace tolerances.

Primary Responsibilities:

Description % of Time Spent

Primary Machining & Tooling: 40%

• Independently set up and execute complex machining runs from start to finish on a variety of multi-axis machines (including 3- and 5-axis CNC mills, multi-axis manual lathes, and specialized grinders).

• Work confidently with challenging materials, including Titanium, pre-hardened steels, and advanced alloys.

• Fabricate standard tooling and fixtures necessary to complete complex machining operations safely.

CNC Programming & Editing: 25%

• Read, write, and edit G-code fluently at the machine controller or through CAM software (such as Catia).

• Create, review, and correct DXF and NC files using software like Enroute or Gravostyle.

• Select optimal cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for efficiency and surface finish.

Inspection & Quality Control: 15%

• Interpret complex engineering plans, blueprints, and advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Self-inspect finished components using precision measuring devices (micrometers, indicators, height gages, bore gages) to ensure strict adherence to close aerospace tolerances; objectively manage rework vs. scrap choices.

Collaboration & Systems: 15%

• Interface directly with Engineering and Quality Assurance teams to resolve production discrepancies.

• Manage work orders, time charging, and data integrity within SAP.

• Maintain machine calibration tracking and flag maintenance needs.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S standards and aerospace safety protocols.

Other duties as assigned

Your Boarding Pass:

Qualified Experience and Training

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Formal Technical, Professional, or Vocational Training in the machining field (such as a completed apprenticeship or metalworking institutional degree).

Required Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of documented experience as a CNC/Manual Machinist, preferably in an aerospace, aviation, or high-precision manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience working with hard/challenging aerospace alloys (such as Titanium, pre-hardened steels, and aluminum alloys).

Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Deep understanding and ability to interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Ability to write, read, and edit G-code both within CAM software and directly at the machine tool controller.

• Strong knowledge of tooling selection, tool setting, offsetting, setting work coordinates, and advanced inspection techniques.

• Demonstrated capability to objectively evaluate own work to identify defect root causes, deciding when a part is re-workable or must be scrapped.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance teams.

Required Technical Systems Proficiency

• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency with CAM software systems (such as Catia), CAD/drawing software, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with CNC control interfaces (such as Fanuc or Siemens controls).

• Proficiency with file generation and correction software like EnRoute or Gravostyle (creating/correcting DXF and GNH.

• Full proficiency navigating ERP software (SAP) for job tracking, time charging, and inventory management.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications

• Active industry-standard machining certifications (such as NIMS CNC setup/programming).

Required Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

• Proficient in English Language (Ability to read, write and effectively communicate).

• Second language is preferred but not required (French, Spanish, German).

Travel Required

• 5% or Less Domestic and/or International Travel is required for periodic training/observation.

Citizenship: Authorized to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote: 100% onsite

• Vision: Adequate to enter and read material on computer screens or controls on machines, lathes, etc. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, giving of directions, and other business interactions.

• Hearing: Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals. 

• Speaking: Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying sizes with or without amplification. 

• Equipment Operation: Able to operate a personal computer, telephone, copier, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors.

• Carrying: Able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues, or as part of continuous improvement projects.

• Lifting: Able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs/23kg. 

• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.

• Sitting: Able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.

• Squatting/Kneeling: Able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.

• Standing: Able to stand for extended periods of time while delivering information. 

• Travel/Mobility: Able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time.

• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips, and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Machine Operator

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