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Machine Operator

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston
parental leave, paid time off, profit sharing, relocation assistance
United States, North Carolina, Kinston
Jun 20, 2026
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion(Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Machine Operator to join our Operations department based in Kinston, NC. Meet the Team: Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. 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: The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar. How We Care for You: Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, 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 paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, 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 programmes; and both national and international mobility. Your Challenges: * Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions. * Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required. * May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures. * Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. The Company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including the following: * Produce parts or assemblies using Conventional or Computerized Numerical Controlled (CNC) mediums, while simultaneously ensuring product and/or process quality at all levels of the manufacturing operation through monitoring/verification methodologies. * Concurrently perform related functions to provide complete hardware in accordance with engineering specifications (e.g., operating multiple machines simultaneously, deburr part surface, milling, drilling, boring, honing, grinding, fastening). * Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, changing standard lightbulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties). * Routinely move products within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. On an exception basis, moves product to the next operation within a building. * Support the continuous flow of products within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level. Trains to become MVP qualified. Each employee may be asked, on occasion, to complete other duties and responsibilities as required by leadership. Experience: Licensure/Certifications: Travel Required: 5% able to travel independently and at short notice. Citizenship: * Authorized to work in the U.S. Qualified Skills: Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Training and certification will be provided for the additional work when required. Additional Responsibilities: * Other duties as assigned. Qualified Experience and Training: Required * At least 3 years' machine operator experience * Must be willing and able to work any shift to include working overtime as needed Preferred * 5+ years minimum experience in aviation production Education: Required * High School Diploma/GED or Work Keys Assessment completion * The ability to successfully complete the following training provided by Airbus after recruitment: Health & Safety General aircraft familiarization Quality training Preferred* * Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of machine operations Your Boarding Pass: Must be willing and able to work any shift Work Keys Assessment completion OR High School Diploma/GED Must have basic machine operator skills Knowledge of station safety, quality (clean as you go / Foreign Object Debris) and OSHA regulations Organizational information: Communication Skills: Required * Good verbal and written communication skills in English. * Ability to articulate complex issues to others. * Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential. * Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills. Technical Systems Proficiency: Complexity of the Role: Level of Decision Making: Direct Reports: Is this a people manager? No. Job Dimensions: Nature of Contacts: * Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties at all levels Physical Requirements: * Onsite: 100 % * Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. * Hearing: Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. * Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. * Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. * Carrying: Weekly able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. * Lifting: Weekly able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. * Pushing / Pulling: Weekly able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. * Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. * Squatting / Kneeling: Weekly able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. * Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. * Travel: 5% able to travel independently and at short notice. * Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. * Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. * Must not be afraid of heights and can work on elevated platforms as high as 40 feet in the air. * PPE required: Safety glasses, bump caps and safety-toed shoes must be worn on the manufacturing floor. Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request. 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 Aerosystems Kinston, Inc Employment Type: Permanent Experience Level: Entry Level Remote Type: Job Family: Machine Operator ------ ------ Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. 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