FABRICATION TECHNICIAN I

Platform Aerospace • Hollywood, MD

13h • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication technician will fabricate parts and perform aircraft sheet metal and composite repairs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, aerospace, or mechanical environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Basic ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and basic fabrication equipment (e.g., drills, saws).
• Ability to perform basic measurements using precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, or scales.
• Basic understanding of aircraft sheet metal or composite materials and fabrication methods (cutting, forming, drilling, fastening).

Nice To Haves

• Technical school certification or coursework in aerospace manufacturing, airframe & powerplant (A&P), sheet metal, composites, or machining.
• 1+ years of experience in aerospace or aviation manufacturing environments.
• Experience with aircraft sheet metal structures (e.g., ribs, stringers, doublers, skins) or composite layup and repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Utilize detailed blueprints to layout pieces to be fabricated and installed.
• Layout and fabricate aircraft parts such as ribs, stringers, doublers, etc. using standard sheet metal and composite repair techniques and measuring tools such as calipers, dial calipers and scales.
• Utilize fabrication machines including drill press, band saw, chop saw, bending breaks and shears.
• Must be able to hold tolerance.
• Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED