Sheet Metal Mechanic - RAFB

About the Role

Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk, and other aircraft as required. This is a mixed position performing duties of both a sheet metal mechanic and aircraft mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate structural damage to aircraft sheet metal systems or items to be manufactured, repaired, or modified.
• Examine aircraft and metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, etc.
• Determine type and extent of repairs needed to restore original strength to components.
• Plan and layout work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, work orders, etc.
• Develop patterns and layout, cut, form, join, assemble, and install metal parts, items, and assemblies.
• Use mathematics to determine curves, angles, and pitch.
• Work with various kinds of metal including magnesium, honeycomb material, galvanized and black iron, aluminum and aluminum alloys, etc.
• Make repairs by manufacturing new parts and reinforcing, patching, and replacing defective parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least four years of recent verifiable experience.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of metals used in the trade.
• Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools such as hammers, chisels, hand snips, band and circle saws, box and pan brakes, rotary machines, welding equipment, etc.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, snap rings, screw pitch gauges, and other hand measurement devices.
• Experience in use of shop mathematics and principles.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to pass a background check, which could include a criminal history and credit check for access to Government facilities.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within nine (9) months of employment start date.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Ability to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects, and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings, and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post-offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.