Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician - Precision Fabrication

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

On-the-job training

Safe work environment

Career progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker for our client in Queenstown. You will fabricate, repair, and modify aircraft structures using precision sheet metal techniques.

You will read blueprints, work with aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium, and ensure repairs meet manufacturer specs and aviation safety standards. A strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker.
• Able to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Skilled with sheet metal tools: shears, brakes, punches, drills, riveters.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural repair techniques and aviation safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and replace damaged sheet metal components on aircraft structures.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to guide fabrication.
• Perform layout, cutting, shaping, drilling, riveting, and sealing of sheet metal parts.
• Ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications and aviation regulations.
• Work with aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and titanium.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized work area.
• Document work accurately in maintenance logs.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint interpretation

Riveting

Aircraft metals knowledge

Quality workmanship

Education

Trade qualification in sheet metal

Tools

Shears

Brakes

Punches

Drills

Riveting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker for our client in Queenstown. You will fabricate, repair, and modify aircraft structures using precision sheet metal techniques.

You will read blueprints, work with aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium, and ensure repairs meet manufacturer specs and aviation safety standards. A strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team are essential.