Sheet Metal Fabricator

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 brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you’re building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

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LAUKOA is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician to help manage, maintain, and operate the AFCEC Fabrication & Test Support Facility. The position manufactures complex, non-routine parts and RDT&E items from raw stock using conventional tools and contributes to the design, repair, and modification of prototypes, test articles, instrumentation, equipment, and unique project components. Develop patterns and form sheet metal into cylindrical, tapered, conical, and irregular shapes; apply radial-line and parallel-line development; fabricate seams

Job Description / Summary of Duties:

• Apply skilled methods and advanced shop mathematics to construct, install, repair, and modify structures and components from initial layout to final assembly using complex plans, blueprints, and codes
• Plan and lay out welding assignments and perform welding operations; determine supplies for sheet metal structures, articles, parts, and assemblies; evaluate and classify structural sheet metal damage on site
• Develop patterns and form sheet metal into cylindrical, tapered, conical, and irregular shapes; apply radial-line and parallel-line development; fabricate seams (dovetail, set-in-bottom, burred-bottom, wire, lock); fabricate templates; assemble stainless steel, black iron, galvanized iron, terne-plate, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb, and alloy components with bolts, screws, and lock seams; apply riveting and soldering techniques
• Manufacture, install, and repair cylindrical, square, and rectangular objects; select metal type/thickness, cut, bend, form, flange, and fit; repair dents, holes, and corrosion; fabricate reinforcing patch plates, doublers, and reinforcement angles; integrate fabricated and prefabricated parts into fully operational systems
• Perform the full range of welding processes on all metals and alloys, including dissimilar metals and water/air-tight welds, holding dimensions and tolerances to specification for COR spot-check acceptance
• Operate and maintain slip rolls, box/pan brakes, rotary and crimping/burring/turning/beading machines, waterjet and plasma cutting machines, powder painting equipment, and precision measuring instruments; maintain records of actions taken
• Provide backup capability in the Machinist and Welder areas

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma minimum plus 10 years' experience in a related field, with design or design-participation experience on new or improved items
• Experience operating CAD/CAM equipment; able to use 2D CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, radial-line/parallel-line development, pattern and template making, welding principles and standards, and metal characteristics (stainless, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb, alloys)
• Knowledge of safety and environmental standards; skill devising special jigs and fixtures; ability to weld dissimilar metals and varied sizes/shapes/thicknesses
• Experience maintaining equipment and tools
• NACI; DoD CAC
• Valid state driver's license
• U.S. person only

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.