Sheet-Metal Worker

Scientific Research Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick time off

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking an experienced metal fabrication technician to support C5ISR system installations on military air and ground platforms. You will fabricate, modify, and install precision metal structures to exact Engineering tolerances and assemble mounting hardware.

You will operate CNC equipment, read NAVAIR blueprints, perform corrosion-control treatments, and ensure shock and vibration–resistant installations in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with at least four years of hands-on experience.
• Experience in at least six of the listed metal fabrication areas.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, and install precision metal structures for C5ISR system installations.
• Operate CNC fabrication machinery and shape metals to tolerances.
• Prepare mounting hardware and ensure shock/vibration resistant installations.
• Finish metal assemblies through deburring and protective treatments.

Skills

Fabrication of ancillary equipment

CNC machinery operation

Basic assembly and kitting

Airframe sheet metal work

NAVAIR blueprints usage

Structural reinforcements installation

Vehicle shells modification

Shock and vibration isolation

Deburring and seam smoothing

Corrosion control and passivation

Welding experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $27.58/Hr. - USD $45.98/Hr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

• Fabricating, modifying, and installing precision metal structures and components in support of C5ISR system installation into military air and ground platforms
• Shaping metals to engineering tolerances, operating CNC fabrication machinery, performing airframe structural work, interpreting NAVAIR technical data, and applying corrosion-control treatments
• Constructing reinforcements, preparing custom mounting hardware, integrating openings and structural features into vehicle and aircraft skins, ensuring shock-and vibration-resistant installations, and finishing metal assemblies through deburring, smoothing, and protective chemical processes

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

• High School diploma / General Education Development (GED) diploma and at least four years of hands-on experience that included at least six of the following ten areas of expertise:
  • Fabrication of ancillary equipment by cutting, bending and shaping raw aluminum, steel and alloys into custom equipment mounts, heavy duty brackets, console racks, and structural supports
  • Operation of precision machinery such as CNC breaks, shears, waters, waterjets, and routers to exact engineering tolerances
  • Basic assembly and kitting (assimilation/kitting) by assuring that all custom metal kits such as screws, brackets, and fasteners, match configuration control requirements
  • Performing airframe sheet metal work by cutting skin panels, drilling high-tolerance rivet holes, and performing cold-working techniques to prevent stress fractures from external radomes or antenna mounts
  • Using NAVAIR engineering blueprints, Structural Repair Manuals, and other military directives
  • Installation of structural reinforcements onto air platforms by building and riveting "doublers" (reinforcing metal plates) inside the skin of an aircraft to support added weight and wind resistance of external C5ISR sensors and mounts
  • Modification of tactical and non-tactical vehicle shells by cutting and sealing openings for specialized power entry panels, exterior signal ports, and environmental control unit ducting
  • Shock and vibration isolation by installing heavy-gauge metal supports and brackets designed to withstand off-road tactical environments to prevent sensitive C5ISR rack equipment from breaking loose
  • Deburring and seam smoothing to ensure every fabricated edge is perfectly smooth to prevent chafing or injury to operators
  • Corrosion control and passivation by preparing and treating newly cut or welded metal parts with chemical procedures such as alodining or priming, to prevent against severe saltwater environments before final paint and installation

Desired Skills

• Welding experience (MIG, TIG, and/or Stick)

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• No more than 15 business days per calendar year

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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