Sheetmetal Technician - All Levels

West Star Aviation, LLC; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation, LLC in Illinois seeks a Sheet Metal Technician to work on turbine aircraft structures, reading blueprints and following drawings. You may supervise crews and help prioritize projects.

Daily tasks include drilling, riveting, cutting, applying sealant and finish materials, and maintaining shop facilities. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are required. This role offers hands-on training, growth opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Basic to advanced knowledge of turbine aircraft structures and related processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and work from drawings.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations: drilling, riveting, cutting on airframe components.
• Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintain, clean and repair shop facilities, equipment and tooling as needed.
• Navigate electronic training, manuals and maintenance databases.
• Communicate clearly in English and collaborate with team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Aircraft sheet metal

Blueprint reading

Technical drawings

Fastening systems

English communication

Tools

Electronic manuals

Maintenance databases

Job description

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team we don't think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That's why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don't want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

What you can expect as a Sheet Metal Technician at West Star:

• As Sheet Metal Technician, each day will bring new experiences and opportunities for growth. You will need to have a basic to advanced knowledge of turbine aircraft structures, reading blueprints, working from drawings, fastening systems, procedures and techniques. You many also be required to help supervise crews and assist in organizing manpower and setting priorities for involved projects.

You Will Be ESSENTIAL To Many FUNCTIONS Including

• Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling, riveting, cutting on airframe and associated components.
• Application and removal of sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintenance, cleaning and repair of shop facility, equipment and tooling when required.
• Basic computer skills to be able to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance data bases
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.