Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician - Sandton, Precise Hands-On MRO

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Diverse aircraft types

Sandton employer

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker for our client in Sandton. The role involves fabricating, fitting, and repairing aircraft structures using sheet metal techniques to ensure airworthiness. This is a hands-on position requiring precision and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, performing repairs on skins and bulkheads, and operating sheet metal equipment while adhering to aviation safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker or related structural repair role.
• Proficiency interpreting blueprints and drawings for aircraft structures.
• Skilled with hand and power tools used in sheet metal fabrication and repair.
• Experience with aluminum alloys and composites used in aircraft.
• Strong detail orientation and high-quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, form, and install sheet metal parts per blueprints and specifications.
• Repair damaged skins, bulkheads, and structural components using riveting, patching, and bonding.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and technical data.
• Measure, cut, drill, and shape metal stock accurately.
• Operate sheet metal shop equipment (brakes, shears, punches).
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Hand & power tools

Aircraft sheet metal repair

Tools

Brakes and shears

Punches

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker for our client in Sandton. The role involves fabricating, fitting, and repairing aircraft structures using sheet metal techniques to ensure airworthiness. This is a hands-on position requiring precision and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, performing repairs on skins and bulkheads, and operating sheet metal equipment while adhering to aviation safety standards.