Sheetmetal Mechanic

Job Description

TeamGlobal’s client is looking to fill their vacant Sheetmetal Mechanic position in Wichita KS.Inquire today... a recruiter will contact you with additional details on this position and our available benefits!

• Summary of Accountabilities
• Performs all sheet metal repairs and modifications in accordance with the maintenance manuals, drawings, STC’s, etc.

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair aircraft sheet metal parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine
• sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metalproducts.
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop andtrace patterns of product or parts, or uses templates.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, formingrolls, and routers, to cut, bend, block and form, or straighten materials.
• Shape metal material over anvil, block, or other form.
• Trim, file, grind, de-burr, buff, and smooth surfaces.Comply with 14 CFR (as applicable), manufacturer’s specifications, company policies, and procedures, as well as other methods accepted by the FAA, whenaccomplishing maintenance.
• Conduct on-the-job training as assigned.
• Maintain the maintenance work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production
• assembly operations on aircraft structural assemblies and sub-assemblies such aswings, stabilizers, and flight controls.
• Work with or without established blueprints to fabricate, drill, dimple, file, grind,trim, countersink and install aircraft structural assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Use of hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, complex structures and systems.
• Work with composites if interested.

• Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Education to meet licenses required (see below)
• 2-5 years in aircraft sheet metal modification
• Must meet the requirements of Airport Authority to be receive a badge and have no ramp restrictions.
• General aviation experience performing annual inspections and maintenance.
• Experience working with composites and fabric flight controls.

• Communication Skills
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other personnel.

• Physical Requirements
• This position requires you to perform a variety of physical activities such as:
• Accessing elevated areas of aircraft for maintenance and servicing, which may require the use of ladders, high lift trucks, boom lifts and other lifting devices.
• Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, working overhead, extensive walking, working in tight/confined spaces.
• Frequently lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally lifting up to 25-50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Handling hazardous material in performance of assigned duties.
• Be able to use Person Protective Equipment (e.g. respirators, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.)
• This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate.

• Work Environment
• Frequent exposure to general shop conditions, engine noise.
• Frequent exposure to aircraft exhaust, moving mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, and solvents.
• Frequent exposure to seasonal weather.

• Additional Requirements or Skills

• Reasoning:
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Certificates & Licenses:
• A & P License desired
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s license