Sheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts) San Antonio, TX

Textron; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aviation company as a Sheet Metal Technician, where you'll fabricate and repair sheet metal products for general aviation aircraft. You'll work with blueprints to ensure precise assembly and installation, contributing to the success of our diverse team. We offer a competitive rewards package, including education assistance and a 401K match, starting from day one.

Benefits

401K company match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Fertility and adoption assistance

Discounted childcare

Free financial consultations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience.
• Familiarity with FAA AC 43.13-1B and aircraft structure repair manuals.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products for aviation.
• Perform riveting and sheet metal component removal.

Skills

Corrosion Identification

Metal Fabrication

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School diploma

GED

Tools

Rivet Guns

Squeeze Tools

Job description

What you will be doing as a Sheet Metal Technician:

In this role, you will fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for general aviation aircraft. You will set up and operate fabricating machines, shape metal using various tools, and join parts with soldering and welding equipment to ensure seamless joints and surfaces.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

1. Project Planning: Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and methods using blueprints and instructions.
2. Sheet Metal Layout: Lay out and modify sheet metal parts based on blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
3. Riveting and Removal: Perform rivet and sheet metal component removal, and install solid and blind rivets with various tools including rivet guns and squeeze tools.
4. Metal Fabrication: Bend, form, and drill various metals, ensuring precise fabrication of parts.
5. Hole Preparation: Set up for countersinking, dimpling, and deburring holes and cut lines.

What you need to be successful:

• High School diploma, GED, or Bronze Level WorkKeys certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience.
• Familiarity with FAA AC 43.13-1B and aircraft structure repair manuals is helpful.
• Skills in identifying types of corrosion and corrosion removal procedures are helpful.
• Knowledge of the application and removal of wash etch and Alodine materials is helpful.
• Experience in applying primer is helpful.
• Ability to identify rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers is helpful.

Why join us?

Your success is our success. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits to support you and your family now and in the future, starting day one.

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, paid at the start of the semester.
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications.
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning.
• Free financial consultations and guidance.

Explore more benefits here

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This allows opportunities for growth and development within your role, depending on your experience, qualifications, and location.

Our workforce is diverse, with individuals from various backgrounds, interests, and passions. We value different perspectives, which help us develop legendary products. We encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your career goals, even if your experience doesn't match every requirement exactly. You could be our next great fit!