Sheet Metal Technician
About The Position
This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. The Sheet Metal Technician fabricates, modifies, assembles, and repairs complex sheet metal, machined, and prototype components supporting aeronautical research hardware and flight-related systems. This position requires advanced CNC machining, CAD/CAM programming, blueprint interpretation, precision measurement, and manufacturing skills. The technician works independently from complex engineering drawings, solid models, mechanical sketches, and verbal instructions to produce quality components within specified dimensions and tolerances.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of recent, relevant manufacturing and machinist experience.
- Demonstrated experience fabricating, machining, assembling, or modifying complex components, prototypes, research hardware, airframe components, or similar precision products.
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing, machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and prototype-development processes.
- Strong ability to interpret complex blueprints, drawings, mechanical sketches, solid models, and verbal instructions.
- Ability to calculate dimensions, tolerances, machining parameters, layouts, and material requirements for complex components.
- Advanced knowledge of CNC programming principles
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in a manufacturing or machine-shop environment for extended periods.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding as required to perform assigned work.
- Ability to perform considerable arm movement and work in awkward positions while setting up machinery, assembling components, and installing assemblies.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
- Must be a US Citizen.
- This position requires an active Secret clearance.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair complex sheet metal parts, machined components, prototypes, research hardware, and airframe-related components.
- Interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, mechanical sketches, CAD models, specifications, and verbal work instructions.
- Compute and establish dimensions, tolerances, layouts, tooling requirements, and machining methods for complex assemblies and components.
- Use three-dimensional CAD software to analyze assemblies, evaluate solid models, and determine manufacturing requirements.
- Import CAD .dxf files and solid-model files into CAM software to support CNC machining and fabrication activities.
- Develop, edit, troubleshoot, and validate Level 2 G-code and M-code programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining operations.
- Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, CNC CO2 laser machines, and CNC wire EDM equipment.
- Perform precision machining and three-dimensional contouring operations to produce components that meet required dimensions and tolerances.
- Use precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment to verify component quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with engineering requirements.
- Follow established safety, quality-control, housekeeping, and equipment-maintenance procedures in support of manufacturing operations.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
- Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Professional development, training, and certification support
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
