Sheet Metal Mechanic

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for performing sheet metal fabrication, riveting, assembling, and disassembling of aircraft structures, primarily Bombardier corporate aircraft. The role involves handling repairs from start to finish, including inspection, evaluation, finding appropriate data in manuals, preparing sketches for engineering support, and providing liaison work. The candidate will execute maintenance and repair requirements for airframe components and assemblies using technical manuals, service bulletins, and other approved data. Additionally, they will provide technical information to engineers for the development of repairs outside of approved data scope when required, perform approved repair operations to structures, overhaul mechanical assemblies, and document maintenance and repair actions per company and FAA requirements. Maintaining a safe and clean working environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform sheet metal fabrication and riveting.
• Assemble and disassemble aircraft structures.
• Handle repairs from inspection to execution.
• Prepare sketches for engineering support and provide liaison work.
• Execute maintenance and repair requirements using technical manuals, service bulletins, and other approved data.
• Provide technical information to engineers for repair development.
• Perform approved repair operations on structures.
• Overhaul mechanical assemblies, including repairs and part replacements.
• Document maintenance and repair actions per company and FAA requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

• 3+ years of sheet metal fabrication experience.
• 3+ years of riveting experience.
• 3+ years working on aircraft structures (sheet metal and/or composites).
• Experience with structural repair, assembly, and disassembly.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, service bulletins, and repair-related prints/drawings.
• Proficiency with structures and hand tools.
• Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and their application.
• Intermediate computer skills, including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Effective communication skills for technical subject matter.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with aircraft structures.
• Mentoring or prior lead role experience is a plus.
• FAA Airframe certification is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

This is a direct placement role offering immediate benefits, 401k, and long-term stability. Employees have the opportunity to work hands-on with aircraft parts and components, gaining valuable experience in the repair and overhaul of aircraft parts. The role provides the chance to work on premier aircraft structures, specifically Bombardier corporate aircraft. Additionally, employees enjoy a 3-day weekend every weekend, with a 4-day work week (4 10-hour shifts).

Work Environment

The work environment is a smaller family-owned shop with about 35 employees, where the owner is still involved in day-to-day operations. The position is for the second shift, working four 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.