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Machine Operator – Shot Blasting / Measurement (m/f/d)

OHB logoOHBAugsburg, GermanyPosted 2w ago

About the role

MT Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace industry. As a subsidiary of the international technology group OHB, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for major space programmes, including the European Ariane 6 launch vehicle, the American Space Launch System (Artemis mission) and other international launch systems. Our components are also used in satellites, spacecraft for lunar and Martian missions, space refuelling stations and passenger aircraft. Our customers include globally active companies and system integrators such as ESA, NASA, Airbus, ArianeGroup and Boeing. Using manufacturing technologies that are unique worldwide, we produce high-performance products from metal and fibre composites that are uncompromisingly focused on performance. These include large load-bearing structures, cryogenic tanks, lightweight components, and fuel and pressure tanks that combine maximum load-bearing capacity with minimum weight. We owe our success to the initiative and passion of our employees, who stand for innovation and progress. Our team of around 600 employees at our headquarters in Augsburg, in Bremen and at the European spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana) works every day to actively shape the future of space travel.

Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Machine Operator – Shot Blasting / Measurement (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.

Your Tasks

  • You will operate the shot blasting machine for the forming of dome segments of the NGLV, ARIANE 6 and SLS types
  • You will carry out tasks across all production processes within the forming cell
  • In doing so, you will set up, finish and clean the components
  • You will be responsible for the forming process using shot blasting with KUKA robots
  • You will record measurement data for the resulting geometry, analyse it and compile measurement documentation
  • You will assist with the acceptance testing of components
  • In addition, you will carry out basic maintenance of the plant and its fixtures

Your Qualifications

  • Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic, construction mechanic, machining mechanic, machine operator (in a metalworking company) or similar
  • Knowledge of setting up and operating machinery
  • Experience with forming processes and using software in the field of measurement technology, preferably PolyWorks, is desirable
  • Willingness to work three-shift rotas, including extended shift patterns where required

We offer

Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)

Flexible working hours and flexitime account

Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement

35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days

Subject-specific training courses

In-house canteen

Employee parking spaces

Employee recommendation system

Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our online tool.

If you have any questions, please contact ­ ­career@mt-aerospace.de.

MT Aerospace AG Human Resources

Copied from the listing OHB published, verified 31 Oct 2026.

About OHB

European satellites from Bremen, plus launcher structures from MT Aerospace in Augsburg.

Augsburg is home to OHB's MT Aerospace, which builds tanks and structures for the Ariane 6 rocket. (Source: MT Aerospace)

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