Sheet Metal Technician

Essential Duties

• Performs sheet metal maintenance, repair, modifications and other maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment.
• Complies with 14 CFR, manufactures specifications, the GMM, Company policy and procedures as well as other methods accepted by the FAA and OSHA when accomplishing maintenance.
• Lays out patterns, shapes, and fabricates sheet metal.
• Installs a variety of fasteners in the repair and maintenance of aircraft.
• Safely operates such equipment as sheet metal forming machines, breaks, shears, cutters and crimpers.
• Verifies that all calibrated tooling is current on its calibration before use.
• Verifies materials and parts used are of a serviceable condition and correct effectivity for the aircraft.
• Performs duties in all areas inside and outside the hangar as well as at the airport terminal.
• Verifies that each part or component is effective for the aircraft on which it will be installed.
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment throughout the work shift.
• Updates Supervisor on progress of work performed.
• Reviews paperwork at the end of shift to ensure that all work accomplished is signed for prior to departing the maintenance facility.
• Assists with completion of shift turnover reports in accordance with procedures in the GMM.
• Completes all department internal company forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders, etc. including performing maintenance computer system transactions as required (MEL, DMI).
• Provides coaching and on-the-job training as directed.
• Adheres to established work schedule.
• Participates in shift meetings and briefings as required.
• Submits in writing any suggested changes in operational procedures that will enhance safety and cost effective aircraft maintenance.
• Accesses Company Intranet to become familiar with and utilize the GMM and aircraft manuals.
• Ensures part effectivity is correct per aircraft.
• Adheres to recurrent training, including required FAA AMT training, and keeps necessary licenses and certifications up-to-date.
• Reads and acknowledges understanding of maintenance newsletters and Company Emails on a timely basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Technical certification or experience as a sheet metal technician.
• Able to read blueprints and use the tools related to the trade.
• Previous experience as an A&P sheet metal mechanic or airline experience preferred.
• Experience using a computer to look up information and input data preferred.

Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability

• Possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• The ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies.
• The impact of decisions is moderately low.

Physical Demands

• Able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms at least 90% of the time.
• Able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 60% of the time.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds at least 35% of the time.
• Able to lift or move 75 pounds over 70% of the time.
• Able to work near moving mechanical parts, work with fumes or airborne particles over 90% of the time.
• Able to work in high, precarious places up to 50% of the time.
• Able to work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 30% of the time.
• Able to withstand risk of electric shock and work with explosives up to 10% of the time.
• Able to work in outdoor weather conditions inside and outside an open air hangar as well as the airport terminal up to 100% of the time.
• Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24 hour operations.

Work Environment

• Work near moving mechanical parts, work with fumes or airborne particles over 90% of the time.
• Work in high, precarious places up to 50% of the time.
• Work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 30% of the time.
• Withstand risk of electric shock and work with explosives up to 10% of the time.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions inside and outside an open air hangar as well as the airport terminal up to 100% of the time.
• Work in a very loud environment.
• Able to wear a respirator and protective equipment for testing and regular duties.
• Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24 hour operations.