Sheet Metal Shop Technician

• Set up, operate, and maintain sheet metal fabrication equipment including laser cutters, press brakes, rollers, English wheels, shrinker-stretchers, and related forming tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and flat patterns to ensure all fabricated components meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Perform precision measurement and inspection using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and radius gauges to verify conformance.
• Work closely with manufacturing and design engineers to develop and refine fabrication processes for complex, tight-tolerance flight hardware.
• Execute basic assembly operations, including drilling, riveting, and fastening of metallic structures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on shop equipment to ensure peak performance and minimize downtime.
• Support and train operators on safe and efficient machine setup, operation, and best practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace, supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the shop.
• Contribute feedback to improve work instructions, process documentation, and tooling designs.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required; technical training or trade certification in sheet metal fabrication preferred.
• 3+ years of experience operating and maintaining machinery in a precision manufacturing or aerospace fabrication environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with attention to precision and quality.
• Proficient in the safe operation of sheet metal forming, cutting, and finishing equipment.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of work from setup through inspection.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to collaborate effectively with engineers, machinists, and other technicians.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working in varied physical positions (bending, kneeling, crawling).
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed to meet production goals.

• Experience fabricating flight hardware or aerospace-grade sheet metal components in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM or flat pattern software (Teamcenter, NX, TruTops Boost, IGEMS, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and execution to work instructions or travelers.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and precision measurement techniques.
• Experience developing or improving in-house fabrication processes for new or complex hardware.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.

• Must be willing to be hands-on in a production environment daily.
• Ability to follow detailed technical processes and maintain consistent output under tight deadlines.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment with moderate noise and frequent tool use.

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