Sheet Metal Shop Technician

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain sheet metal fabrication equipment including laser cutters, press brakes, rollers, English wheels, shrinker-stretchers, and related forming tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and flat patterns to ensure all fabricated components meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Perform precision measurement and inspection using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and radius gauges to verify conformance.
• Work closely with manufacturing and design engineers to develop and refine fabrication processes for complex, tight-tolerance flight hardware.
• Execute basic assembly operations, including drilling, riveting, and fastening of metallic structures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on shop equipment to ensure peak performance and minimize downtime.
• Support and train operators on safe and efficient machine setup, operation, and best practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace, supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the shop.
• Contribute feedback to improve work instructions, process documentation, and tooling designs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• Technical training or trade certification in sheet metal fabrication preferred.
• 3+ years of experience operating and maintaining machinery in a precision manufacturing or aerospace fabrication environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with attention to precision and quality.
• Proficient in the safe operation of sheet metal forming, cutting, and finishing equipment.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of work from setup through inspection.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to collaborate effectively with engineers, machinists, and other technicians.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working in varied physical positions (bending, kneeling, crawling).
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed to meet production goals.