Airbus Aircraft · 3 days ago
ADU Technician (CONTRACT)
Mobile, AL
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAirbus is a leading aerospace company seeking an ADU Technician to join their Manufacturing department in Mobile, AL. The technician will provide technical and mechanical support to the ADU shop and implement Automatic Drilling Units in collaboration with the Station 40 manager.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Set-up and implement equipment for the ADU-Shop in the FAL-USA, based on best practices of existing A320-Family Final Assembly Lines. Advises on best practices utilized for floor setup and traffic strategy at other Final Assembly Lines
Oversee the qualification of ADUs and support their entry into service at the supplier site: FAL-USA
Responsible for the adjustment of ADUs, cutting tools and drilling templates
Responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of ADUs
Provide oversight and limited instruction to employees using equipment for the first time(s)
Support the Head of Back Shops and the Head of Station 40 in technical problem solving, regarding ADU's, cutting tools, drilling templates and test equipment
Must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the type of mechanical work performed in the FAL ADU ShopMaintains a high level of skills and is generally perceived as an authority regarding ADU maintenance and adjustment
Qualification
Required
A Highschool Diploma or Equivalent
Completed vocational training, secondary education or equivalent in mechanical or metals field and able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the type of mechanical work performed in the FAL ADU Shop
Experience will be considered in-lieu of technical education when accompanied by a completed high school diploma
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial maintenance, maintenance of ADU's, maintenance of test equipment or equivalent mechanical type vocation
A vocational/technical certificate will be considered in-lieu of experience for entry level positions
Must be able to communicate in English either by written or spoken means
Must be able to proficiently use a PC and standard business programs (Word, Excel, Acrobat Etc.)
Travel required: 10% or less Domestic and International
Able to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility: ability to deal with change and respond in a comprehensive and logical manner
Ability to work under pressure and deal effectively with deadlines and the need to accomplish multiple tasks in a short timeframe
Must be a genuine team player but also possess the ability to work independently with limited supervision
Must be self-motivated and routinely complete required tasks and documentation on-time every time
Must be able to take direction and accurately execute the direction given and also pass along instructions without adding-to or missing any detail
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 personal and office electronic equipment
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 30lbs/14kg
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 delivering information
Travel: Able to travel
Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces
Preferred
Preferred to have completed a course on G-Suite or MS- Office (Demonstrated efficiency is acceptable)
Company
Airbus Aircraft
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