Sheet Metal Mechanic

Akima; Tobyhanna Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Truestone, an Akima company, is seeking a Sheet Metal Mechanic to join our team in Tobyhanna, PA. You will fabricate, modify, and install sheet metal components per blueprints and work instructions, and operate related machinery on-site.

The role requires interpreting drawings, planning layouts, and maintaining safety and quality standards while supporting fabrication of shelters, vans, antennas, and related components. UV background check and drug testing are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints/sketches.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
• US citizenship or clearance eligibility.
• Ability to work first/second/third shift.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install sheet metal items per blueprints and samples.
• Interpret multi-view drawings for layouts and fabrication.
• Operate sheet metal machines and tools.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in production.
• Support fabrication and repair for shelters, vans, antennas, and components.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Measurement & math

Reading drawings

Tools

Shearing machines

Forming machines

Punch presses

Drill presses

Measuring instruments

Job description

Truestone, an Akima company, is looking for a Sheet Metal Mechanic to work in Tobyhanna, PA. To join our team of outstanding professionals.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, modifies, and installs a variety of sheet metal items having combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes.
• Plans and lays out the work by interpreting multi-view blueprints, sketches, diagrams or from sample items.
• Selects or requisitions stock materials; uses complicated shop mathematics and measuring instruments to complete the fabrication, modification, repair and installation of sheet metal parts, items and assemblies within an established time standards and an acceptable level of quality.
• Selects, sets up correctly, and operates required machines, equipment, tools.
• Utilizes production packages and work instructions, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) from the Manufacturing Cell to fabricate all required schedule items.
• Exceeds or meets all established time standards and production schedules.
• Properly submits all product for First Article or similar inspections as required.
• Properly corrects any deficiencies from same. Informs shop leads, or supervisor in a timely manner of any impedance to assigned tasks.
• Exhibits safe work practices in all areas and with all equipment.
• Supports all fabrication, assembly and structural repair to all shelters, vans, antennas, HMMV'S and components.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with ability to pass a thorough background check to obtain a government clearance.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and once hired pass an annual physical.
• Requires a background in sheet metal fabrication and overhauling of metal structures. This can also include auto body shop experience or sheet metal assembly work.
• Need to have the ability to work first, second, or third shift.
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret drawings and sketches.
• Metal working related math skills are also required.
• A knowledge of shearing, forming, punching machines, drill presses, metal finishing techniques, and metal fabrication work in general is a necessity.
• Knowledge of layout and machine set-up and operations are needed.
• Fabricates, repairs, modifies, and installs a variety of sheet metal items having combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes.
• The items include junction boxes, storage boxes, conduit boxes, library boxes, storage racks, duct work, shelters, etc.
• Plans and lays out the work by interpreting multi-view blueprints, sketches, diagrams, or from sample items.
• Uses complicated shop mathematics and measuring instruments; evaluates structural damage; and selects/utilizes required machines/equipment/tools to complete the fabrication, modification, repair and installation of sheet metal parts, items and assemblies.

Physical Demands

• Work requires prolonged periods of continuous exertion when bending and shaping complex or bulky sheet metal products.
• Also requires extended periods of standing and walking, climbing, working in cramped and awkward positions, and reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand and power tools.
• Weight lifted or physical force exerted to form sheet metal may occasionally exceed 50 pounds.
• Work is normally performed in well lighted, heated, and ventilated shop areas.
• Some outside work is performed usually in periods of good weather.
• Subject to cuts, bruises, falls and burns.
• Appropriate safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, safety goggles, respirators, etc., are required.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID

2026-27101

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Truestone, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

Truestone provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.

As a Truestone employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.