Sheet Metal Mechanic

Gulfstream Aerospace; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sheet Metal Mechanic to join their team in Farnborough. In this exciting role, you will work independently or with moderate supervision to fabricate and install complex aircraft interiors, ensuring compliance with FAA standards and Gulfstream's quality expectations. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to the production of advanced business jet aircraft. If you have a passion for aviation and a strong foundation in sheet metal processes, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

£5,000 Signing Bonus

Continuous improvement activities

Clean and organized work environment

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of sheet metal processes is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install complex interior subassemblies in aircraft.
• Ensure compliance with FAA requirements and Gulfstream standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Structural analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Shop equipment

Job description

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Sheet Metal Mechanic in GAC Farnborough

£5,000 Signing Bonus Eligible

Unique Skills

4x4 Day Shift: 0700-1900. Highly preferred: structural analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.

Education And Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Sheet metal and/or fabrication experience.

Position Purpose

The Sheetmetal Technician I works independently or with moderate supervision to fabricate and install complex interior subassemblies in aircraft.

Job Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments.
• Perform tasks completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that work accomplished meets FAA requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream standards of quality.
• Ask questions as needed to understand processes and responsibilities.
• Keep Leads informed of progress, problems, and job status.
• Properly identify (tag) and store customer property and equipment.
• Assist with disassembly and reassembly of aircraft interiors.
• Sign off drawings and Work Order items.
• Coordinate with the Inspection department to ensure conformity with drawings and compliance with approved Gulfstream repair station procedures.
• Adapt to sudden changes while maintaining productivity and standards of quality.
• Use the resource planning system to produce picklists and enter daily labor against correct Work Order and item numbers.
• Effectively use technical reference materials and learn how to find information.

Additional Functions:

• Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.).
• Keep shop and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned by Supervisor.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of sheet metal or fabrication processes (cutting, bending, forming, drilling) is required.
• Blueprint reading and basic math skills are required.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Gulfstream Policies and Procedures manual, Inspection Procedures manual, and pertinent Process Specifications.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 223989

Category: Maintenance

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 01/31/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing