Hands-On Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to join our maintenance and repair team in Rustenburg. You will fabricate, fit, and repair sheet metal components to keep aircraft airworthy, using precision tools and strict aerospace standards.

The role requires reading blueprints and technical drawings, working with riveters, forming tools, and collaborating with engineers to deliver quality repairs on a modern fleet.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker or similar role.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Knowledge of aircraft metals and fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, shape, and fit metal parts for aircraft structures.
• Repair damaged sheet metal structures including patching and riveting.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ensure tolerances meet aviation standards.
• Use hand and power tools such as shears, brakes, drills, riveters.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians on repairs.

Skills

Aircraft Sheet Metal

Reading Engineering Drawings

Fabrication Tools

Riveting

Forming

Aircraft Metals Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Independent & Teamwork

Tools

Rivet guns

Drills

Shears

Brake forming machines

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to join our maintenance and repair team in Rustenburg. You will fabricate, fit, and repair sheet metal components to keep aircraft airworthy, using precision tools and strict aerospace standards.

The role requires reading blueprints and technical drawings, working with riveters, forming tools, and collaborating with engineers to deliver quality repairs on a modern fleet.