Sheet Metal Technician Lead - Tampa, FL

Textron • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

In this role, you can expect to fabricate, assemble, and repair precision sheet metal components that keep general aviation aircraft flight‑ready. You’ll work hands-on with advanced tools and equipment—cutting, forming, welding, and finishing metal parts—while taking pride in craftsmanship, quality, and safety on every build.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification is required
• A minimum 2 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience is required
• Aircraft Structures & FAA Standards\: Working knowledge of aircraft structural repair manuals and FAA AC 43.13‑1B
• Corrosion Identification & Treatment\: Ability to identify corrosion types and perform approved corrosion removal procedures
• Surface Prep & Protective Coatings\: Experience applying and removing wash etch, alodine, and primer
• Aviation Hardware Knowledge\: Ability to identify and work with aircraft rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers
• Security Clearance Eligibility\: Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, as required

Responsibilities

• Blueprint‑Driven Build Execution\: Interpret blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions to plan scope, sequences, methods, and materials, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements
• Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication\: Lay out, alter, bend, and form sheet metal parts using approved techniques to achieve exact fit, form, and function
• Drilling, Countersinking, and Dimpling\: Prepare holes across various metals through accurate drilling, deburring, countersinking, and dimpling to support high‑quality fastener installation
• Advanced Riveting and Fastening\: Install solid and blind rivets using rivet guns, squeeze tools, and specialty fasteners to ensure structural integrity and consistency
• Component Removal and Rework\: Remove rivets and sheet metal components as needed to support modifications, repairs, and final configuration requirements
• Aircraft Safety and Quality Standards\: Execute all work to the highest airworthiness, safety, and reliability standards, contributing directly to customer and flight safety

Benefits

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
• Free financial consultations and guidance

What This Job Offers

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