Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician — DoD Prototyping

LAUKOA; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits: critical illness,

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician to manage, maintain, and operate the AFCEC Fabrication & Test facility. The role involves fabricating complex parts, developing patterns, and applying welding and joining techniques to diverse metal types.

Candidates should have a strong background in CAD/CAM, 10+ years of fabrication experience, and the ability to work with blueprints and codes in a DoD-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sheet metal fabrication with design involvement on new or improved items.
• Experience operating CAD/CAM equipment and 2D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of safety/environmental standards and welding principles.

Responsibilities

• Apply methods and advanced shop math to construct, install, repair, and modify structures from layouts using plans and codes.
• Plan welding assignments and determine supplies; evaluate structural sheet metal damage on site.
• Develop patterns; form sheet metal into intricate shapes; fabricate seams and templates; assemble components.
• Manufacture, install, repair cylindrical, square, and rectangular objects; select metal, cut, bend, fit, and reinforce.
• Perform welding across metals and alloys; maintain tolerances per specifications for inspection.
• Operate and maintain rolls, brakes, cutting machines, and precision measuring tools; keep records.
• Provide backup capability in Machinist and Welder roles.

Skills

10+ years sheet metal fabrication

CAD/CAM experience

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD/CAM equipment

Job description

LAUKOA is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician to manage, maintain, and operate the AFCEC Fabrication & Test facility. The role involves fabricating complex parts, developing patterns, and applying welding and joining techniques to diverse metal types.

Candidates should have a strong background in CAD/CAM, 10+ years of fabrication experience, and the ability to work with blueprints and codes in a DoD-focused environment.