Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Impact Summary:

As a Sheet Metal Technician IV, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the high operational standards of our defense contracting projects by performing expert-level fabrication, modification, and repair of sheet metal components. This position demands a high level of technical skill and problem-solving abilities to execute complex assignments and ensure compliance with precise specifications. Your work will directly impact the functionality and safety of equipment critical to national defense initiatives.

Responsibilities:

· Perform repair, fabrication, modification, and installation of sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies based on limited or broad instruction sets, including oral directions, rough sketches, or drawings.

· Work closely with engineers and scientists to resolve technical challenges, ensuring that all modifications and installations meet stringent quality requirements.

· Plan and estimate resource requirements for projects, including manpower, materials, facilities, and equipment.

· Coordinate the activities of various skilled trades involved in project execution to optimize processes and quality.

· Occasionally perform specialized aviation welding tasks as needed.

· Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and procedures in the workshop environment.

Competencies:

· Expert knowledge of the properties, behaviors, and manipulation of sheet metal.

· Proficiency in using and maintaining tools and equipment specific to the sheet metal trade.

· Strong ability to interpret and follow complex instructions, drawings, and specifications.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to work under minimal supervision.

· Effective communication and coordination abilities to manage multidisciplinary project execution.

· Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a United States Security Clearance to a minimum level of SECRET.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 6 years' experience in sheet metal work, specifically in repair, fabrication, and modification.
• Supporting travel install tasks (travelling 25% for aircraft installations)
• Welding Experience (Aircraft Certification not required) but maybe preferred
• Familiar with composite layups and repairs
• Demonstrable experience in working directly with engineering staff to resolve technical issues.
• Skilled in multiple trades, with a focus on the coordination required for specialized project segments.
• Aircraft modification experience.
• Able to locate aircraft locations using waterlines, butt lines, and frame stations.
• Familiarity with aircraft grade hardware (solid rivets, Hi-loks, Dzus fasteners, etc.).
• Experienced in the use of measuring tools (scales, dial calipers, etc.)
• Experienced in the operation of pneumatic rivet squeezers, rivet guns/ bucking bars, torque wrenches, drills, etc.
• Ability to accurately use/interpret mechanical drawings/ blueprints
• Able to stand, kneel, or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Proficient in the use of fall protection equipment.
• Experienced in wet sealing applications of hardware, antenna mounts, etc.

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