Lead Sheet Metal Technician - Orlando (2nd Shift)

Textron Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401K company match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Childcare support

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking a Lead Sheet Metal Technician in Orlando, FL (6th Shift) to fabricate, assemble, and repair precision sheet metal components for general aviation aircraft. You will work hands-on with cutting, forming, welding, and finishing metal parts, while ensuring safety and quality on every build.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, precise fabrication, drilling, riveting, and rework as needed.

Qualifications

• A 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
• Aircraft Structures & FAA Standards: Working knowledge of aircraft structural repair manuals and FAA AC 43.13-1B
• Corrosion Identification & Treatment: Ability to identify corrosion types and perform approved corrosion removal procedures
• Surface Prep & Protective Coatings: Experience applying and removing wash etch, alodine, and primer
• Aviation Hardware Knowledge: Ability to identify and work with aircraft rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers
• Security Clearance Eligibility: Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, as required

Responsibilities

• Blueprint – Driven Build Execution: Interpret blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions to plan scope, sequences, methods, and materials, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements
• Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication: Lay out, alter, bend, and form sheet metal parts using approved techniques to achieve exact fit, form, and function
• Drilling, Countersinking, and Dimpling: Prepare holes across various metals through accurate drilling, deburring, countersinking, and dimpling to support high‑quality fastener installation
• Advanced Riveting and Fastening: Install solid and blind rivets using rivet guns, squeeze tools, and specialty fasteners to ensure structural integrity and consistency
• Component Removal and Rework: Remove rivets and sheet metal components as needed to support modifications, repairs, and final configuration requirements
• Aircraft Safety and Quality Standards: Execute all work to the highest airworthiness, safety, and reliability standards, contributing directly to customer and flight safety

Education

High school diploma / equivalent

Bronze WorkKeys certification

2+ years aviation sheet metal experience

Tools

Riveting tools

Rivet guns

Drilling equipment

Squeeze tools

Job description

Textron Aviation is seeking a Lead Sheet Metal Technician in Orlando, FL (6th Shift) to fabricate, assemble, and repair precision sheet metal components for general aviation aircraft. You will work hands-on with cutting, forming, welding, and finishing metal parts, while ensuring safety and quality on every build.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, precise fabrication, drilling, riveting, and rework as needed.