Sheet Metal Experimental Mechanic

FutureJobHub; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureJobHub is seeking an experienced Experimental Sheet Metal Mechanic to fabricate, assemble, modify, and develop complex sheet metal components, tooling, fixtures, and assemblies in support of turbine engine manufacturing and engineering operations in California.

You will work with exotic metals, set up and operate CNC press brakes, waterjet, laser, and other fabrication equipment, maintaining tight tolerances and interpreting engineering drawings while collaborating with Engineering,

Qualifications

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with tight tolerances.
• 8+ years of sheet metal experience?
• Exotic materials and specialized fabrication projects.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and fabricate parts, assemblies, and subassemblies from blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Work with exotic sheet metals, copper, brass, tubing, bar and round stock, and other specialized materials.
• Set up and operate CNC press brakes, waterjet, laser, shears, rolls, tube-forming equipment, mills, drills, and other fabrication equipment.
• Perform forming, bending, trimming, rolling, welding, brazing, and related fabrication processes.
• Support Engineering, Manufacturing, Tool & Die, Maintenance, Engine Build, and Test Cell operations.
• Design and fabricate tooling and fixtures for complex manufacturing and welding requirements.
• Maintain critical dimensions and tolerances while working with difficult configurations.
• Apply advanced shop mathematics and trigonometry for layouts, bend deductions, angles, radii, and fabrication calculations.
• Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and develop practical solutions for complex parts and assemblies.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint interpretation

Tight tolerances

Strong hand-on fabrication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC press brakes

Waterjet

Laser

Amada Press Brake

CAD/CAM

CREO/Pro/E

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Experimental Sheet Metal Mechanic to fabricate, assemble, modify, and develop complex sheet metal components, tooling, fixtures, and assemblies supporting turbine engine manufacturing and engineering operations.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled sheet metal professional who enjoys working on complex configurations, prototypes, tooling, and specialized fabrication projects.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and fabricate parts, assemblies, and subassemblies from blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions
• Work with exotic sheet metals, copper, brass, tubing, bar and round stock, and other specialized materials
• Set up and operate CNC press brakes, waterjet, laser, shears, rolls, tube-forming equipment, mills, drills, and other fabrication equipment
• Perform forming, bending, trimming, rolling, welding, brazing, and related fabrication processes
• Support Engineering, Manufacturing, Tool & Die, Maintenance, Engine Build, and Test Cell operations
• Design and fabricate tooling and fixtures for complex manufacturing and welding requirements
• Maintain critical dimensions and tolerances while working with difficult configurations
• Apply advanced shop mathematics and trigonometry for layouts, bend deductions, angles, radii, and fabrication calculations
• Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and develop practical solutions for complex parts and assemblies

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 5+ years of sheet metal experience
• Strong hands-on fabrication and assembly skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with tight tolerances

Required Skills

• 8+ years of sheet metal experience
• Experience with waterjet, laser, and/or Amada Press Brake setup and programming
• Experience with welding, brazing, machining, heat treating, and EDM
• Familiarity with FPI, X-Ray, CT Scan, or other NDT processes
• CAD/CAM experience
• Experience with CREO or Pro/E
• Strong shop mathematics and trigonometry skills
• Experience working in aerospace, turbine engine, or other precision manufacturing environments

Preferred Skills

• Work on complex and technically challenging sheet metal projects
• Support engineering, manufacturing, tooling, and engine operations
• Work in a highly technical turbine-engine manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to apply advanced fabrication and experimental manufacturing skills
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals

Pay range and compensation package

Equal Opportunity Statement