Sheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts)

Bell; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation is seeking skilled individuals to fabricate, assemble, and repair sheet metal products for general aviation aircraft. This role involves operating fabricating machines, shaping metal, and using welding and soldering equipment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have familiarity with aircraft structure repair manuals. Join a dynamic team where your skills in metalwork will contribute to the safety and efficiency of aviation operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a vital sector of the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Aviation sheet metal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal products for aviation.
• Determine project requirements based on blueprints and instructions.
• Install and repair sheet metal components.

Skills

Corrosion identification

Corrosion removal procedures

Knowledge of FAA AC 43.13-1B

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bronze level WorkKeys certification

Tools

Rivet gun

Squeeze tool

Drilling equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints and written and verbal instructions.
2. Lay out sheet metal parts using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions.
3. Alter existing parts using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions.
4. Rivet and remove sheet metal components.
5. Bend and form a radius on fabricated sheet metal parts.
6. Drill various metals.
7. Debur holes and cut lines.
8. Set up for countersinking of holes.
9. Set up for dimpling of holes.
10. Set up for and install solid rivets with a rivet gun.
11. Set up for and install solid rivets with a squeeze tool.
12. Install blind rivets and fasteners.

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE:

Aviation sheet metal experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Familiarity with aircraft structure repair manuals.
2. Knowledge of FAA AC 43.13-1B.
3. Skilled in identifying types of corrosion.
4. Skilled in corrosion removal procedures.
5. Skilled in the application and removal of wash etch and alodine material.
6. Skilled in the application of primer.
7. Ability to identify rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers.
8. 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.