Sheet Metal Tech II

About the role

The Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician is responsible for following instructions from the Production Manager to execute all sheet metal builds successfully, efficiently designing and manufacturing safe, innovative, and high-quality components and systems that exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, including cutaway and detail views.
• Operate machines such as drill presses, shears, table saws, bandsaws, and measuring tools like scales and calipers.
• Identify various types of aluminum alloys, tempers, and thicknesses.
• Use hands and power tools to shape and smooth aluminum and steel.
• Operate equipment to cut parts with straight, angle, and miter cuts.
• Read and understand decimal scales, and use scales, protractors, and calipers.
• Locate revision levels on drawings, specifications, and materials.
• Maintain documentation such as work orders and parts tags.
• Layout cut lines, bend lines, and hole locations for hardware installations.
• Perform proper drilling (correct hole sizes), countersinking, and installation of rivets and hardware fasteners.

Requirements

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Extensive toolbox and experience with tools such as air drills, rivet guns, routers, Cleco pliers, Clecos, microstop countersinks, rivet squeezers, and pencil grinders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum three years of related manufacturing and/or installation experience, or minimum two years of related aerospace manufacturing and/or installation experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Affordable medical coverage.
• Company-paid dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO program.
• Paid holidays.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full-time position in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.