Sheet Metal Tech III

About the Role

The Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician is responsible for following instructions from the Production Manager to execute all sheet metal builds successfully. The goal is to efficiently design and manufacture components and systems that are safe, innovative, and of high quality while representing the Company’s values and exceeding 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, countersinking, and installation of rivets and hardware fasteners.

Requirements

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

Required Tools

• Combination wrench set
• 6" Diagonal cutters
• 6" Steel rule
• Needle file set
• 1/4 Drive socket set
• 3/8 Drive socket set
• Screwdriver set
• Ball Peen Hammer
• Plastic Tip Hammer
• Long Nose Pliers
• Slip Joint Pliers
• Hex Key Set
• Punch Set
• Chisel Set
• Combination Square
• Magnetic Pickup Tool
• LED Flashlight
• Inspection Mirror
• 3-pc File Set
• Air Blow Gun
• Rolling Tool Cart
• Aviation Snips
• Digital Caliper
• Pneumatic Die Grinder
• 3/8 Air Drill
• Automatic Center Punch
• Deburring Tool
• 3/8 Air Hose
• Countersink Cages (2)
• Locking Pliers
• Cleco Pliers
• 3/8 Air Ratchet

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.