Fab Tech - Sheet Metal

HM Dunn AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HM Dunn AeroSystems in Wichita, KS is seeking a fabrication technician to form and align metal parts to tight tolerances. You will read blueprints, use hand and machine tools, and verify measurements with gauges to ensure adherence to specifications.

Responsibilities include following safety analyses, deburring metal components, cleaning work areas and equipment, and maintaining a high standard of accuracy under deadlines. Prior experience and clear communication are valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Experience with measuring instruments to ensure tolerances.
• Attention to detail and steady hand for deburring and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Follow Job Safety Analysis for each task on shop equipment.
• Fabricate metal parts to specified tolerances using manual methods and machinery.
• Check work with gauges to ensure tolerances are maintained; inspect pieces with instruments.
• Study blueprints or planning to determine product dimensions; verify slots and adjust with gapping tools.
• Align parts to customer specifications and ensure cleanliness of work area and tools.
• Read and write English to document processes and results; meet short timeline goals.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring parts

Hand tool operation

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Measuring gauges

Job description

Perform fabrication of structural or sheet metal products, to handform or align to specifications using .003 tolerance requirements.ResponsibilitiesFollow and know Job Safety Analysis for each job being performed on all free standing shop equipmentForms and shapes metal parts to desired specifications using a variety of methods to include machinery and handsCheck work using specified gages on instruments to insure specified tolerances are maintainedInspects or measures work pieces, using measuring instrumentsStudies blueprints, or planning to determine product dimensionsVerify slots, or adjust with gapping toolsAlign parts to acceptable tolerances per applicable customer specificationsClean parts as requiredCleans work are, machines, tools, and equipmentProcess certain job/parts to MylarOther related duties as assignedMust be able to read and write English1-3 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent training and experienceExperience deburring steel, aluminum, and titanium preferredU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR requirementAbility to meet frequent short timeline goals and deadlinesMust have acceptable attendance recordKnow where to go for problem resolutionStrive for continuous improvement