Master Craftsman Sheet Metal Technician
About The Position
Perform all phases of aircraft structural repair, including manufacturing parts and assemblies. The role involves identifying and fabricating tooling, jigs, fixtures, and support; reviewing engineering designs and working with engineers to write work instructions; interpreting military specifications and FAA regulations; and reading aircraft drawings and blueprints. The technician uses sheet metal machinery, hand and power tools, specialty fasteners, and tooling to produce work within specified tolerances, and inspects parts and assemblies to meet military specifications. The role may also oversee assigned tests or project events, report status and results, and handle multiple projects daily. Other duties may be assigned. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate’s degree in management or a technical or scientific discipline is preferred. At least 10 years of professional experience in the required task area is required. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and may need to be able to obtain a security clearance. The work includes operating machinery and tools, inspecting equipment, and prolonged periods of standing. Physical demands include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, grasping and reaching, frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements, and safely lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Employees must follow safety protocols and wear task-appropriate protective gear.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in the required task area.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required.
- Working knowledge of installation and removal of solid rivets, blind rivets, hi-lok fasteners, rivet nuts, and specialty fasteners.
- Ability to use sheet metal machinery, hand and pneumatic tools, specialty tooling, and machine controls.
- Ability to work within specified tolerances and drill and ream holes to final size.
- Knowledge of in-process inspection procedures and inspection of parts and assemblies to military specifications.
- Ability to read and understand aircraft drawings and blueprints and interpret military specifications and FAA regulations.
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in management or a technical or scientific discipline.
Responsibilities
- Perform aircraft structural repairs and manufacture parts and assemblies.
- Identify and fabricate required tooling, jigs, fixtures, and support.
- Review engineering designs and work with engineers to write work instructions.
- Interpret military specifications and FAA regulations and read aircraft drawings and blueprints.
- Install and remove solid rivets, blind rivets, hi-lok fasteners, rivet nuts, and specialty fasteners.
- Operate bending, cutting, shrinking/stretching machines, press brakes, metal shears, hand and pneumatic tools, and specialty tooling; create or modify tooling as needed.
- Drill and ream holes to final size and work within specified tolerances.
- Use in-process inspection procedures and inspect parts and assemblies to meet military specifications.
- Oversee assigned tests or project events and report status and results to the Production Manager.
- Multitask and work on multiple projects daily.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assess, install, and modify equipment, and inspect machinery.
- Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate protective gear.
Benefits
- Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)
- Retirement plan (401(k), IRA)
- Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays)
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Training and development
- Wellness resources
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
