Master Craftsman Sheet Metal Technician

KIHOMAC; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Byron, Georgia, is seeking an experienced aerospace manufacturing technician to manufacture, assemble, install and re-work aircraft structural components unsupervised. You will be familiar with installing aerospace fasteners, rivets, nut plates, and interpreting tech manuals, drawings, and specifications.

Maintain shop supplies and perform preventive maintenance on equipment. The role requires the ability to operate complex shop tools, use precision measuring devices, manage

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in aerospace manufacturing tasks.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical manuals, specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, install and re-work various aircraft structural components unsupervised.
• Familiar with installation of aerospace fasteners, rivets, nut plates etc.
• Interpret technical manuals, specifications, blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Maintain shop supplies and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operate complicated shop tools and equipment as trained and assigned.
• Use precision measuring devices such as calipers, height, depth, dial, and screw pitch gauges.
• Perform inventory control using logging, tagging, and organizing procedures.
• Maintain tool control and accountability.
• Adhere to company policies and safety programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Organized

Follow directions

Manufacturing processes

Aerospace fasteners

Engineering drawings

Preventive maintenance

Metrology skills

Inventory control

Tool control

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred

10+ years of professional experience in the required task area

Job description

• Must be self-starter, detail-oriented and organized

• Must be able to accept and follow directions


• Working knowledge of general manufacturing/fabrication processes


• Manufacture, assemble, install and re-work various aircraft structural components unsupervised


• Familiar with the installation of various aerospace fasteners, rivets, nut plates etc.


• Ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, blueprints and engineering drawings


• Maintain shop supplies and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment


• Operate complicated shop tools and equipment as trained and assigned


• Use of precision measuring devices such as calipers, height, depth, dial, and screw pitch gauges


• Perform inventory control using logging, tagging, and organizing procedures


• Maintain tool control and accountability


• Adhere to company policies and safety programs


• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent required


• Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred

Experience:

• 10+ years of professional experience in the required task area required

Security:

• Must be a US citizen


• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to assess, install, and modify equipment, and inspect machinery


• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp and reach with hands and arms, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls


• Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements


• Prolonged periods of standing while operating machinery


• Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, etc.) for the assigned task


• Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds at a time

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)


• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)


• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)


• Short Term & Long Term Disability


• Training & Development


• Wellness Resources

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $60,000-85,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.