Lead Sheet Metal Technician — Aviation Aircraft Fabrication

Textron; Orlando (FL); In loco; USD 52.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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Sign-on bonus $4,000

Descrizione del lavoro

Textron Aviation in Orlando, FL is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician on the 6th shift to fabricate, assemble, and repair precision sheet metal components for general aviation aircraft. You’ll work hands-on with cutting, forming, welding and finishing metal parts, taking pride in craftsmanship, quality and safety on every build.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years of aviation sheet metal experience, and FAA knowledge (AC 43.13-1B).

Competenze

• High school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification is required.
• A minimum 2 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience is required.
• Working knowledge of aircraft structural repair manuals and FAA AC 43.13‑1B.
• Ability to identify corrosion types and perform approved corrosion removal procedures.
• Experience applying and removing wash etch, alodine, and primer.
• Ability to identify and work with aircraft rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, as required.

Mansioni

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions to plan scope, sequences, methods, and materials, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements.
• Lay out, alter, bend, and form sheet metal parts using approved techniques to achieve exact fit, form, and function.
• Prepare holes across various metals through accurate drilling, deburring, countersinking, and dimpling to support high‑quality fastener installation.
• Install solid and blind rivets using rivet guns, squeeze tools, and specialty fasteners to ensure structural integrity and consistency.
• Remove rivets and sheet metal components as needed to support modifications, repairs, and final configuration requirements.
• Execute all work to the highest airworthiness, safety, and reliability standards.

Conoscenze

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal fabrication

Aviation experience

Security clearance eligibility

Formazione

High School Diploma

Strumenti

Rivet guns

Squeeze tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Textron Aviation in Orlando, FL is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician on the 6th shift to fabricate, assemble, and repair precision sheet metal components for general aviation aircraft. You’ll work hands-on with cutting, forming, welding and finishing metal parts, taking pride in craftsmanship, quality and safety on every build.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years of aviation sheet metal experience, and FAA knowledge (AC 43.13-1B).