Sheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts) San Antonio, TX

Bell; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; 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. With a focus on precision and quality, you'll work on diverse projects and contribute to our innovative team. We offer a competitive rewards package, including benefits that support your career and personal growth from day one.

Benefits

401K company match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus program

Fertility and adoption assistance

Discounted childcare

Free financial consultations

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products for aviation.
• Determine project requirements using blueprints and instructions.
• Perform riveting and sheet metal component removal.

Skills

Corrosion Identification

Metal Fabrication

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School education or GED

Tools

Rivet Guns

Squeeze Tools

Job description

What you will be doing as a Sheet Metal Technician:

In this role, you can expect to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for general aviation aircraft. You'll set up and operate fabricating machines, shape metal using various tools, and join parts with soldering and welding equipment. Your expertise will ensure seamless and smooth 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 alter 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 education, GED, or a Bronze Level WorkKeys certification is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience is required.
• 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 material 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 provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated 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 provides opportunities to grow and develop within your role, depending on your experience, qualifications, and location.

Our workforce is made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives help us develop legendary products. We welcome you to apply if this role aligns with your career goals. You could be our next great fit!