Assembly Technician

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking an Assembly Technician to join its manufacturing team in Kinston, NC. You will work on the shop floor assembling critical composite aerostructures for the Airbus A350 XWB, contributing to the production of large aircraft components.

Key responsibilities

• Perform repetitive and non‑repetitive assembly operations on electronic and mechanical sub‑assemblies such as modules, boards, panels, frames, and cables.
• Interpret diagrams, drawings, and blueprints to create initial layouts and assemble components using hand and power tools, jigs, and saws.
• Conduct continuity checks on work‑in‑process and completed parts.
• Carry out quality inspections in line with specifications and quality standards.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies under simulated conditions.
• Follow work orders, specifications, and change notices to ensure compliance with quality requirements.

Required profile

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders.
• Comfort working on a production floor in a fast‑paced aerospace environment.
• Willingness to adhere to safety and quality procedures.
• Capacity to learn on the job with provided training.

Required skills

• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.
• Experience using jigs and saws for assembly tasks.
• Capability to perform continuity testing.
• Knowledge of quality inspection techniques.
• Blueprint and diagram reading.

What we offer

• Competitive pay with incentive compensation, profit‑sharing possibilities, retirement savings plan, and ESOP participation.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and a focus on work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and employee assistance benefits.
• Access to unlimited e‑learning courses, leadership development programs, and opportunities for national and international mobility.