Master Craftsman Sheet Metal Technician

Perform all phases of aircraft structural repair to include manufacturing parts and assemblies, including:

• Identification and fabrication of tooling, jig/fixture requirements and support
• Input/review of engineering designs, work with engineers to write work instructions
• Interpret military specifications, FAA regulations and read/understand aircraft drawings/blueprints
• Working knowledge of installation/removal of solid rivets, blind rivets, hi-lok, rivet nuts and specialty fasteners
• Use of bending, cutting, shrinking/stretching machine, press brake, metal shears, hand and pneumatic tools, specialty tooling and ability to create/modify tooling
• Ability to work within specified tolerances, drilling holes and reaming holes to final size
• Utilize knowledge of in-process inspection procedures, inspection of parts/assemblies to meet military specifications
• Oversee test or project events as assigned by Production Manager, report status and results.
• Must be able to multi task and work multiple projects daily
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred
• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in the required task area required
• Security: Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
• Physical Requirements: Able to assess, install, and modify equipment, and inspect machinery
• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp and reach with hands and arms, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls
• Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements
• Prolonged periods of standing while operating machinery
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, etc.) for the assigned task
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds at a time