Job Title: Sheet Metal MechanicJob Description
Join a renowned organization that specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, and servicing business jet aircraft. As a Sheet Metal Mechanic, you will work under minimal supervision to safely lay out, fabricate, and install parts and equipment on aircraft. This role requires adherence to company design specifications and quality standards, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Utilize complicated schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical instructions to perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation on aircraft.
- Coordinate with supervision and inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs, and quality specifications.
- Mentor and train Sheet Metal Technicians, reviewing their work to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
- Oversee projects or other technicians, assessing requirements of assigned tasks, and procuring necessary materials and documentation.
- Use blueprints to cut and form plastics and adhere to standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents.
- Safely operate shop equipment such as brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet metal functions.
- Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies, using personal protective equipment as required.
- Conduct monthly 5S audits and utilize the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks, and sign-off work.
- Assist in developing initiatives to meet individual OGSM requirements and participate in continuous improvement activities.
Essential Skills- Advanced knowledge of sheet metal or fabrication processes including forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing, and dimpling.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
- Experience with tools and equipment associated with sheet metal work.
- Capability to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds, and work any shift.
- Proficiency with computers and experience working with Microsoft Office suite.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Four years of sheet metal and/or fabrication experience, preferably in the aerospace industry.
- Experience with aircraft structures and sheet metal repair.
- Former military candidates must verify honorable discharge and provide a copy of DD214.
Why Work Here?This is a long-term position offering competitive pay and a climate-controlled work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a leading aircraft manufacturer and be part of a team that values continuous improvement and personal development.
Work Environment
The position operates in a climate-controlled environment with set shifts. Candidates must be open to working any shift, including days, nights, and weekends as needed. This role offers a long-term opportunity with competitive compensation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Mesa, Arizona.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $32.19 - $32.19/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.
About Aerotek:
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.
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