Sheet Metal Techs - Connecticut

Barnes; Bradley Park (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Work-life support resources

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace is hiring Sheet Metal Technicians for our East Granby, CT facility. This on-site, full-time role supports fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal on aerospace components across 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts and weekends.

Strong blueprint literacy and teamwork are essential. Candidates should have 1+ years of sheet metal experience, be able to lift heavy materials, and confidently read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience fabricating, assembling, installing and/or repairing sheet metal.
• Ability to cross train to support all areas of Sheet Metal Assembly
• Ability to lift heavy materials and tools
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to solve complex issues

Responsibilities

• Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how to where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products
• Measure, mark dimensions and lay out materials to be installed using tools such as scribes, micrometers, verniers, calipers, etc.
• Use hand and power tools to trim, buff, smooth, file and grind metal surfaces and joints of parts that have been assembled to ensure safety and seamless appearance.
• Fasten details on aircraft and industrial engine components using rivets, fasteners, bolts, etc.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Cross-training

Team collaboration

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Barnes Aero Bradley Park | 0148
39 Bradley Park Rd
East Granby, CT 06026, USA

• On-site
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TECHS007064

Description

Ready to make an impact in aerospace?

At Barnes Aerospace, you'll be part of a global team delivering innovative engineering, manufacturing, and repair solutions for commercial and defense aeroengine platforms. As a trusted partner to the world's leading OEMs, MROs, and airlines, we succeed by living our Company Values of Velocity, Integrity, and Teamwork. We move with purpose, do the right thing, and work together to deliver exceptional results for our customers. If you're looking for a collaborative environment where you can grow your career and help shape the future of aerospace, we'd love to hear from you.

Sheet Metal Technicians

Facility: East Granby, CT

Shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Weekend

Your Expertise:

• 1+ years experience fabricating, assembling, installing and/or repairing sheet metal
• Ability to cross train to support all areas of Sheet Metal Assembly
• Ability to lift heavy materials and tools
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to solve complex issues

Your Challenge:

• Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how to where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products
• Measure, mark dimensions and lay out materials to be installed using tools such as scribes, micrometers, verniers, calipers, etc.
• Use hand and power tools to trim, buff, smooth, file and grind metal surfaces and joints of parts that have been assembled to ensure safety and seamless appearance.
• Fasten details on aircraft and industrial engine components using rivets, fasteners, bolts, etc.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Salary: $21/hour-$33/hour

Barnes Aerospace offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; life and disability insurance; and paid vacation and holidays. Additional offerings include an employee assistance program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, voluntary accident and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and work-life support resources.Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements, which may vary based on employment status, position, and location.

Barnes Aerospace offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; life and disability insurance; and paid vacation and holidays. Additional offerings include an employee assistance program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, voluntary accident and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and work-life support resources.Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements, which may vary based on employment status, position, and location.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start.

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