Sheet Metal Shop Technician
Core
Precision fabrication of complex, tight-tolerance flight hardware components using advanced sheet metal cutting and forming equipment.
Role type
Senior IC sheet metal shop technician
Builds
Aerospace-grade flight hardware components
Domain
Defense aviation / Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sheet metal fabrication, precision measurement, blueprint interpretation, equipment maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, assembly operations, process improvement
Preferred skills
CAD/CAM software, GD&T, Lean manufacturing, MES systems, process development
Technologies
Laser cutters, press brakes, English wheels, shrinker-stretchers, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, Teamcenter, NX, TruTops Boost, IGEMS
Responsibilities
Set up, operate, and maintain sheet metal fabrication equipment; Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints; Perform precision measurement and inspection; Collaborate with engineers to refine fabrication processes; Execute basic assembly operations including drilling and riveting; Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting; Support and train operators on safe machine operation; Maintain clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC