Sheet Metal Technician - Able Aerospace Services, Inc.

Cessna Aircraft Company; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aviation firm in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to fabricate, assemble, and repair sheet metal products for general aviation aircraft. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of diversified sheet metal experience. Responsibilities include using blueprints to determine project requirements, altering parts, and ensuring quality through methods like riveting and drilling. A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with FAA compliance skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge.

Responsibilities

• Determine project requirements based on blueprints and instructions.
• Lay out sheet metal parts as per instructions.
• Alter parts using blueprints or drawings.
• Rivet and remove sheet metal components.
• Bend and form fabricated parts.
• Drill various metals and deburr holes.

Skills

Experience with FAA AC 43.13-1B

Identifying types of corrosion

Corrosion removal procedures

Application and removal of wash etch and alodine material

Application of primer

Rivets, bolts, screws, nuts and washers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certificate

Job description

Overview

Sheet Metal Technician – Able Aerospace Services, Inc. (Job Number: 331653).

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate about aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits to support you and your family – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for general aviation aircraft. Work may involve setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer operations; soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints and written and verbal instructions.
• Lay out sheet metal parts using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions.
• Alter an existing part using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions.
• Rivet and sheet metal component removal.
• Bend and form a radius on fabricated sheet metal parts.
• Drill various metals.
• Deburr holes and cut lines.
• Set up for and countersinking of holes.
• Set up for and dimpling of holes.
• Set up for and install solid rivets with a rivet gun.
• Set up for and install solid rivets with a squeeze tool.
• Install blind rivets and fasteners.

Education

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a Bronze level WorkKeys certification.

Experience

• Requires a minimum 3 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with FAA AC 43.13-1B preferred.
• Skilled in identifying types of corrosion.
• Skilled in corrosion removal procedures.
• Skilled in the application and removal of wash etch and alodine material.
• Skilled in the application of primer.
• Experience preferred with rivets, bolts, screws, nuts and washers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EOE Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.