Aerospace Sheet Metal Technician — 1st Shift

BARNES; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

BARNES Aerospace in East Granby, CT, is seeking a Sheet Metal Assembly Technician for 1st Shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00am–3:30pm). Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, measuring layouts with precision tools, and assembling sheet metal components for aerospace applications.

Requires 1–4 years of sheet metal experience and strong communication skills. Labor duties involve lifting and moving materials, using hand and power tools, and ensuring high-quality finishes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-4 years of sheet metal or shop assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints to determine fabrication, assembly and installation.
• Measure and lay out materials using scribes, micrometers, Vernier, calipers.
• Use hand and power tools to trim, buff, and finish metal surfaces and joints for safety and appearance.
• Fasten details on aircraft and engine components with rivets and fasteners.

Skills

Sheet metal experience

Cross-training

Reading blueprints

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Manual lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools (micrometers, calipers)

Job description

BARNES Aerospace in East Granby, CT, is seeking a Sheet Metal Assembly Technician for 1st Shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00am–3:30pm). Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, measuring layouts with precision tools, and assembling sheet metal components for aerospace applications.

Requires 1–4 years of sheet metal experience and strong communication skills. Labor duties involve lifting and moving materials, using hand and power tools, and ensuring high-quality finishes.