Experienced Sheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts) - Houston, TX

Cessna Aircraft Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Fertility and adoption assistance

Financial consultations

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Job summary

Textron Aviation in Houston, TX is seeking an Experienced Sheet Metal Technician to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal components for general aviation aircraft. You will set up and operate fabricating machines, shape metal, and join parts with rivets and welding equipment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years of aviation sheet metal experience, and familiarity with FAA AC 43-13-1B.

Qualifications

• High School education, or a GED, is required.
• Minimum 2 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience.
• FAA AC 43.13-1B familiarity is helpful.
• Knowledge of corrosion types and removal procedures is helpful.
• Experience with wash etch and Alodine materials is helpful.
• Experience applying primer is helpful.
• Ability to identify rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: determine requirements using blueprints and instructions.
• Sheet Metal Layout: lay out and alter parts from drawings.
• Riveting and Removal: rivet and remove sheet metal components with various tools.
• Metal Fabrication: bend, form, drill metals for precise parts.
• Hole Preparation: countersinking, dimpling, deburring.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Riveting

Reading blueprints

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Rivet guns

Squeeze tools

Job description

Job Description – Experienced Sheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts) – Houston, TX (343792)

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

What you will be doing as a Sheet Metal Technician

In this role, you can expect to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for general aviation aircraft. You'll set up and operate fabricating machines, shape metal using various tools, and join parts with soldering and welding equipment. Your expertise will ensure seamless and smooth joints and surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and methods using blueprints and instructions.
• Sheet Metal Layout: Lay out and alter sheet metal parts based on blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
• Riveting and Removal: Perform rivet and sheet metal component removal, and install solid and blind rivets with various tools including rivet guns and squeeze tools.
• Metal Fabrication: Bend, form, and drill various metals, ensuring precise fabrication of parts.
• Hole Preparation: Set up for countersinking, dimpling, and deburring holes and cut lines.

Qualifications

• High School education, or a GED, is required.
• A minimum 2 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience is required.
• Familiarity with FAA AC 43.13‑1B and aircraft structure repair manuals is helpful.
• Skills in identifying types of corrosion and corrosion removal procedures are helpful.
• Knowledge of the application and removal of wash etch and Alodine material is helpful.
• Experience in applying primer is helpful.
• Ability to identify rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers is helpful.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester.
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications.
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning.
• Free financial consultations and guidance.
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Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.