Sheet Metal Technician

Howmet; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet in the United States is seeking a sheet metal fabricator to fabricate and assemble sheet metal parts on 1st shift from 7am to 3:30pm. You will measure, cut, form, and join metal using machines and hand tools.

Responsibilities include deburring, reading blueprints, setting up fixtures, and ensuring high quality per tolerances. Applicants should have a high school diploma and 3+ years aerospace sheet metal experience, with precision and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Aerospace sheet metal experience.
• Deburr experience with abrasive and finishing wheels.
• Ability to read calipers, micrometers and gages.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and work instructions.
• Strong math and problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operation on bending and sheet metal forming equipment.
• Press Brake set up and operation.
• Set up fixtures and operate shear.
• Follow daily manufacturing schedules.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Hand fabrication and assembly of sheet metal parts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong math

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Go-no-go gauges

Band saws

Job description

Position Overview

The successful candidate will fabricate and assemble sheet metal products by precisely measuring, cutting, shaping and joining metal sheets using specialized machinery and hand tools. 1st shift, 7am – 3:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup and operation on bending and sheet metal forming equipment (expanders, hydraulic forming presses, band saws, light/heavy deburring)
• Press Brake Set up and operation
• Setup and Operate Shear
• Work to daily priorities, adhering to manufacturing schedules
• Set up press fixtures
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and work instructions
• Hand fabrication

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of Aerospace sheet metal experience
• Deburr experience (use of abrasive and finishing buffing wheels)
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, indicators, tape measures, pie tapes, go - no go gages.
• Use of band saws including cut to scribe templet lines.
• Blueprint reading experience
• Strong math and problem solving
• Attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.