Metal Trades Assistant 26-097

M1 Support Services; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 98,498,000; Full time

Job summary

M1 Support Services is hiring a Metal Trades Assistant in Columbus, MS. You will be assigned to the Structural Repair, Machine, or Welding Shop and perform basic sheet metal, fiberglass, and plastic repairs, plus fabrication of simple parts using common shop equipment.

You will participate in basic structural repair, machining, and welding tasks, and perform on/off-equipment maintenance on aircraft, engines, and support equipment. OSHA and CAMS documentation guidance applies.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the metal working trade and reading drawings/maintenance instructions.
• Completion of an approved formal metal working course.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic metal, fiberglass, and plastic repairs as directed by technical data.
• Fabricate elementary parts using standard metal working equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance and repair and clean assigned equipment.
• Enter data on maintenance forms and update CAMS; annotate in aircraft records.
• Maintain shop equipment and hand tools per procedures.
• Support metals processing and other basic metal working tasks.

Skills

Metalworking basics

Blueprint reading

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal metal working course

Tools

CAMS

Job description

M1 Support Services, LP

1500 Solana Blvd Ste 5200

Westlake, TX 76262

m1services.com

Metal Trades Assistant (26-097)

Location Columbus, MS

Job Posting No 114468

Start Date TBD

Contract AETC Acft. Mx. Support Svc.

Salary Range $34.02/hour

Posting Date 09/23/2026

Union Yes

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Work Possible FT/PT Full-time

Relocation Possible

Travel Possible

Job Summary

M1 is looking for a Metal Trades Assistant who be assigned to the Structural Repair, Machine, or Welding Shop. The Metal Trades Assistant will perform basic sheet metal, fiberglass, and plastic repairs, and the fabrication of elementary parts using equipment common to metal working shops. They will accomplish basic structural repair, machining, and welding tasks. They will perform on and off-equipment maintenance on assigned aircraft, engines, and support equipment.

• Performs basic repairs and modifications as directed by applicable technical data, including metal,
  fiberglass, plastic, and honeycomb components.
• Performs basic maintenance and repair and cleaning of assigned equipment.
• Enters required data on maintenance forms and updates CAMS. Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft
  records and is knowledgeable in CAMS documentation.
• Maintains shop equipment and hand tools IAW established procedures.
• Assists metals processing specialist and performs other basic metal working tasks within the metal
  processing shops.
• Operates portable fire-fighting equipment.
• May be assigned to maintain TO files, bench stock, shop stock, CTKs, or hazardous waste areas.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention/awareness, and safety at all times.
• Shall assist other personnel and work centers as directed.
• Must promote Company values, policies, and standards of conduct.
• Must be customer oriented and ensure professional coordination with base agencies.
• Must be able to work day shift, night shift, or weekend duty as required.
• Shall perform other duties assigned to include TDY and travel.
• Receives cross-utilization training (CUT) and is qualified to perform those maintenance tasks
• Accomplishes all actions with the guidance of higher grade personnel.

Qualifications and Experience

• A basic knowledge of the metal working trade of the area assigned, including the use of drawings, blueprints,
  and maintenance instructions is required.
• Must have completed an approved formal metal working course.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Completion of high school or the equivalent is required.

Working Conditions

• Physical exertion requirement is medium.
• When using a respirator, must be able to obtain a good face-to-face piece seal.

M1 Support Services, headquartered in Denton, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, and maintenance services to the Department of Defense and government agencies.

M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or veteran status.

M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.