Assembly Technician
Airbus Americas · Kinston, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 5%
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Airbus Americas (aerospace & defense) in Kinston, NC. Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Assembly lines, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 5% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 30 other live manufacturing postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 35%
- ✓ Tooling 29%
- FDA / GMP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Airbus Americas in Kinston
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Full description from Airbus AmericasAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
parts and assemblies.
● Complete required data gathering transactions to facilitate assembly progression.
● Setup and perform all manual and automated assembly operations, and portable machine functions required to accomplish assignments.
● Perform any and all required pickup, rework, fabrication, change in corporation, functional testing or check during or after final assembly and/or assembly progression
● Move and/or obtain correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, etc.
● Use precision measuring instruments required to accomplish work assignments.
● Report and/or investigate job handicaps such as: errors in parts, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc. ● Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., where applicable, replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
● Routinely move product 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, move product to the next operation within a building.
● Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training, coaching and assisting other employees.
● Document any discrepancies according to specification, process, and procedure.
● Trains to become MVP qualified.
● In addition, each employee may be asked, on occasion, to complete other duties and
responsibilities
as required by leadership. Training and certification will be provided for the additional work when required. Additional
Responsibilities
● Other duties as assigned.
Required
● 2 years’ minimum experience in aviation production or equivalent
● Previous experience with drilling tools, templates, drilling machines, fasteners, and torquing tools
● Must be able and willing to work any shift to include working overtime as needed Preferred
● 5+ years minimum experience in aviation production
Your Boarding Pass
Education: Required
● High School Diploma/GED or Work Keys Assessment completion
● The ability to successfully complete the following training provided by Airbus after recruitment: o Health & Safety o General aircraft familiarization o Quality Training Preferred ● Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of application tools and in application techniques Experience: Licensure/Certifications:
Required
● Knowledge of station safety, quality (clean as you go / Foreign Object Debris) and OSHA regulations
● Must have basic skills of using a variety of tools
Required
● Good verbal and written
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Job Description
Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Assembly Technician 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
Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables.
● Works from diagrams and drawings, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws. ● Makes continuity checks on work in process and completed. May conduct quality inspections on processing lines in accordance with quality specifications.
● May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and sub-assemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
The Company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including the following:
● Work with blueprints, changes, specifications, work orders, etc. to assemble and install to quality
Citizenship
● Authorized to work in the U.S.
Clearance
● N/A