Mechanical Workshop Technician

We are looking for a Mechanical Workshop Technician for Airbus in Leiden. In this role, you will be responsible for manufacturing hardware, test setups, and Ground Support Equipment, as well as carrying out modifications on them. The work ranges from complex one-off components to small and medium-sized production series of our aerospace products. In this role, you will report to the Team Leader of Assembly & Integration.

Key responsibilities

• CNC (and conventional) machining operations such as turning and milling.
• Performing technical work on existing hardware (modifications) and new hardware in accordance with technical drawings, manuals, and material specifications.
• Operating and programming 3D printers for the production of various tooling solutions.
• Developing alternative solutions for technical challenges, proposing improvements, and implementing them.
• Advising on manufacturability and lead times for requested products.
• Inspecting the quality of new and modified products, including the use of a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine).
• Creating mechanical assemblies using techniques such as bonding, welding, soldering, torquing, etc.
• Inspecting and signing off on your own work and completed products/procedures.
• Coordinating with the workshop coordinator and work preparation team regarding machine planning, workload distribution, and related matters.
• Managing required materials and tooling, and maintaining the general workshop inventory.
• Performing maintenance on machines and ensuring overall workshop cleanliness.