Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician: Precision Craft & Benefits

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Annual bonus potential

Medical aid and pension

Modern workshops and tooling

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to fabricate, repair, and install sheet metal components for aircraft, ensuring structural integrity and airworthiness. You will read blueprints, use brakes, shears, drills and riveting equipment, and perform precision measurements to meet industry safety standards.

This hands-on role offers stability and opportunity for growth in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker or in a similar structural repair role.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures and materials.
• Proficiency in using sheet metal fabrication tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and regulations.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and replace aircraft structural components using sheet metal.
• Read and interpret airframe blueprints , technical manuals, and work orders.
• Perform precision measuring, cutting, shaping, and forming of various metal alloys.
• Utilise specialised tools and machinery, including brakes, shears, drills, and riveting equipment.
• Ensure all repairs and fabrication meet airworthiness directives and regulatory standards.
• Perform quality checks on fabricated parts and repairs before installation.

Skills

Aircraft sheet metal experience

Aircraft structures

Fabrication tools

Technical drawings

Aviation safety standards

Attention to detail

Tools

Brakes

Shears

Drills

Riveting equipment

Sheet metal tools

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to fabricate, repair, and install sheet metal components for aircraft, ensuring structural integrity and airworthiness. You will read blueprints, use brakes, shears, drills and riveting equipment, and perform precision measurements to meet industry safety standards.

This hands-on role offers stability and opportunity for growth in Gauteng.