Senior Aircraft Sheet Metal Tech – Precision Repairs & MRO

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Training opportunities

Generous leave

Professional work environment in Randj

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to fabricate, repair, and modify critical aircraft structural components on-site. You will interpret engineering drawings, utilize sheet metal and composite materials, and ensure adherence to aviation safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of hands-on experience, a trade qualification in sheet metal or aircraft structures, and proven ability to read blueprints and repair manuals, using a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on aircraft sheet metal experience.
• Trade qualification in Sheet Metal Work or Aircraft Structures.
• Experience with aviation-grade metals and composites.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and repair manuals.
• Proficient with hand and power tools used in sheet metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and modify aircraft structural components per drawings.
• Interpret blueprints and manuals to determine repair procedures.
• Perform precision cutting, shaping, drilling, and riveting.
• Install and secure components to the airframe.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety standards and quality control.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and document work in logs.

Skills

Sheet Metal Work

Aviation Materials

Blueprint Interpretation

Quality Assurance

Team Collaboration

Education

Trade qualification in Sheet Metal Work or Aircraft Structures

Tools

Shears

Brakes

Drills

Riveting equipment

Presses

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to fabricate, repair, and modify critical aircraft structural components on-site. You will interpret engineering drawings, utilize sheet metal and composite materials, and ensure adherence to aviation safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of hands-on experience, a trade qualification in sheet metal or aircraft structures, and proven ability to read blueprints and repair manuals, using a