Sheet Metal Mechanic

Akima, LLC•Coolbaugh Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Truestone, an Akima company, is hiring a Sheet Metal Mechanic to work on-site in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. The mechanic fabricates, modifies, repairs, and installs sheet metal items and assemblies, including items with straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes. Work supports fabrication, assembly, and structural repair for shelters, vans, antennas, HMMWVs, and related components. The role involves interpreting drawings, sketches, diagrams, samples, production packages, work instructions, and engineering change documents; planning and laying out work; selecting materials; and operating the required machines, equipment, and tools. The mechanic is expected to meet established production schedules and quality standards, submit products for required inspections, correct deficiencies, and promptly advise shop leads or a supervisor about impediments to assigned work. The role requires safe work practices and may involve first, second, or third shift schedules. Work is normally performed in well-lighted, heated, ventilated shop areas, with some outdoor work in generally good weather. Physical work includes extended exertion, standing, walking, climbing, working in cramped or awkward positions, reaching, lifting, bending, and using hand and power tools. The force exerted to form sheet metal may occasionally exceed 50 pounds. Work includes exposure to possible cuts, bruises, falls, and burns, and requires appropriate safety equipment. Any clearance requirements are established by the government contract.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a thorough background check to obtain a government clearance.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and, after hire, an annual physical.
Background in sheet metal fabrication and metal-structure overhaul; auto body shop or sheet metal assembly experience may also qualify.
Ability to work first, second, or third shift.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings and sketches.
Metalworking-related mathematics skills.
Knowledge of shearing, forming, and punching machines; drill presses; metal-finishing techniques; and metal fabrication generally.
Knowledge of layout, machine setup, and machine operation.
Ability to use measuring instruments and required machines, equipment, and tools.
Ability to perform prolonged physical work, including standing, walking, climbing, working in cramped or awkward positions, reaching, lifting, bending, and using hand and power tools; occasional exertion of force exceeding 50 pounds may be required.
Ability to work safely using required protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, modify, repair, and install sheet metal items and assemblies, including items with straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes.
Plan and lay out work by interpreting multi-view blueprints, sketches, diagrams, or sample items.
Select or requisition stock materials and use shop mathematics and measuring instruments to complete work within established time and quality standards.
Select, set up, and operate required machines, equipment, and tools.
Use production packages, work instructions, Engineering Change Orders, and Engineering Change Proposals to fabricate scheduled items.
Meet established time standards and production schedules.
Submit products for First Article or similar inspections when required and correct identified deficiencies.
Inform shop leads or a supervisor promptly of impediments to assigned tasks.
Follow safe work practices in all work areas and when using equipment.
Support fabrication, assembly, and structural repair of shelters, vans, antennas, HMMWVs, and components.