Master Craftsman Sheet Metal Technician

KIHOMAC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability (Short/Long Term)

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC, Inc. in Layton, Utah is seeking an experienced aircraft structural repair specialist to perform all repair phases and fabricate parts and assemblies. You will oversee project events, manage multiple tasks daily, and support engineering with work instructions and tooling requirements.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance if needed; a high school diploma is required with an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in the required task area.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of aircraft structural repair, including manufacturing parts and assemblies.
• Oversee test or project events; report status and results.
• Multi-task across multiple projects daily; perform other duties as assigned.
• Input/review engineering designs and write work instructions with engineers.

Skills

Tooling fabrication

Engineering design input

Interpret FAA/military specs

Rivets installation (solid, blind, hi‑

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline

Tools

Solid rivets

Hi-Lok

Rivet nuts

Pneumatic tools

Press brake

Machining tools

Job description

• Perform all phases of aircraft structural repair to include manufacturing parts and assemblies, including:
• Identification and fabrication of tooling, jig/fixture requirements and support
• Input/review of engineering designs, work with engineers to write work instructions
• Interpret military specifications, FAA regulations and read/understand aircraft drawings/blueprints
• Working knowledge of installation/removal of solid rivets, blind rivets, hi-lok, rivet nuts and specialty fasteners
• Use of bending, cutting, shrinking/stretching machine, press brake, metal shears, hand and pneumatic tools, specialty tooling and ability to create/modify tooling
• Ability to work within specified tolerances, drilling holes and reaming holes to final size
• Utilize knowledge of in-process inspection procedures, inspection of parts/assemblies to meet military specifications
• Oversee test or project events as assigned by Production Manager, report status and results.
• Must be able to multi task and work multiple projects daily
• 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 $26-$ 30 per hour. 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.