Aerospace Sheet Metal Mechanic - 1ST SHIFT

Center Industries Corporation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Center Industries Corporation in Wichita, KS, is seeking an Aerospace Sheet Metal Mechanic for the 1st shift (6am - 2:30pm). You will assemble, install, and repair sheet metal on larger components, interpreting specs and using hand and power tools with precision.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety are required. The role involves torque tooling, rivet work, and equipment cleaning, with opportunities for wage increases in the first year.

Qualifications

• Must interpret specs and engineering drawings to determine work steps.
• Ability to communicate machine problems and quality issues to management.
• Maintain quality standards and attention to detail throughout assembly.

Responsibilities

• Install collars on Hi-Loks and set up various countersinks used in drilling.
• Remove and replace rivets, Hi-locks, and collars with assistance.
• Inspect finished surfaces for conformance and retouch defects.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment; prepare surfaces for assembly.
• Wipe coatings and prepare finishes on workpieces as required.
• Fill out job packets and daily logs; assist with material handling.
• Rework blemishes per BAC specifications; assemble using torque tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality conscious

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Sealant Certified

Tools

Torque wrenches

Automatic torque drills

Hand tools

Job description

Aerospace Sheet Metal Mechanic1ST Shift: 6am - 2:30pmWage: $19.50 per hour w/ three wage increases the first yearSUMMARYResponsible for assembling, installing, and repairing sheet metal on a larger assembly component. Sheet Metal Mechanics interprets spec sheets to determine proper work technique. They use various hand tools and power tools. Have attention to detail while performing work and visually inspecting finished stages of assembly. Promotes and utilizes standard safety practices.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned as required or neededSHEET METAL MECHANIC:Install collars on all Hi-Loks.Setup and use of different countersinks used in the drilling process.Remove and replace rivets, Hi-locks and collars, with assistance.Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications; then retouch any defective areas.Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.Clean surfaces of workpieces in preparation for assembly sealing, using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, sandpaper, or cloth.Wipe coated workpieces to remove excess coating material or to facilitate setting of finish coats on workpieces.Fill out job packets, as well as daily logs.Assist with material handling.Rework blemishes in workpieces, such as nicks or skin qualities per BAC Specifications.Assembly using torque wrenches or automatic torque drills.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:Sealant CertifiedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:The knowledge, skills and abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to communicate machine problems, quality issues and other concerns or questions to departmental managementMust be quality consciousAbility to use various hand toolsAbility to interpret specs and/or engineeringModerate organizational skillsModerate time management skillsAbility to multi-taskMaintain a professional work atmosphere by being courteous, respectful and non-interfering with customers, co-workers, and management.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the likeLifting and carrying up to approximately 50 pounds occasionallyPushing and pulling up to approximately 50 pounds occasionallyReachingOverhead reachingAmbulatoryStanding for long periods of timeBendingTwistingStoopingCrouchingKneelingSquattingExtensive repetitive motions in wrists, hands and/or fingersFine manipulationGraspingSqueezingVibrating hand toolsGood hand-eye coordinationGood visual acuityWORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Climate-controlled production area not subject to season temperaturesModerate level of noiseVibrations and moving parts on machines and hand toolsModerate fumes/chemicals although good ventilation is providedConcrete floorsExposure to metal chips and/or shavingsCenter Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.