Automatic Drilling Unit Technician - 2nd shift

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Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for an Automatic Drilling Unit (ADU) Technician to join our Manufacturing department based in Mobile, AL. This is a 2nd shift position with a work schedule of Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 10:30pm.

The ADU Technician provides comprehensive technical and mechanical support for our Automatic Drilling Unit (ADU) systems. This specialized equipment automates high-precision drilling, which is critical to the aircraft assembly process. The role is responsible for the setup, repair, implementation, and calibration of all ADU equipment, fixtures, and templates to meet production requirements. The technician will collaborate directly with production teams, working both in the ADU shop and on the production line to ensure equipment uptime and manufacturing consistency.

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our manufacturing team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

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.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

• Perform the complete setup, calibration, and implementation of all Automatic Drilling Unit (ADU) equipment, cutting tools, and drilling templates.
• Conduct ongoing preventative maintenance and execute timely technical repairs on ADU systems to ensure maximum uptime for the A220/A320 Final Assembly Line (FAL)
• Oversee the full qualification process for new ADU systems and support their successful entry into service.
• Provide technical oversight and on-the-job instruction to FAL employees, ensuring safe and efficient use of ADU equipment.
• Champion Airbus best practices, actively advise teams on process optimization, and meticulously record lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the industrial maintenance, maintenance of ADU’s, maintenance of test equipment or equivalent mechanical or technical type vocation (for example; automotive transmission repair, engine overhauls, etc.)
• Preferred 5+ years minimum experience in with hands-on experience in the maintenance of ADU's, drilling templates, cutting tools and test equipment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• A vocational/technical certificate will be considered in-lieu of experience for entry level positions.

• Onsite or remote: 100% onsite
• Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
• Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings;
  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 size with or without amplification.
• Equipment Operation:
  Able to operate a wide range of tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production…