Maintenance job at PDS Technical Services

The Sr. Sheetmetal Technician works under minimal supervision to safely lay-out, fabricate and install parts, equipment and fabricated items on aircraft following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations. Mentor and train other Sheetmetal Technicians.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Use complicated schematics, engineering drawings and technical instructions to safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, modification, heavy structure repairs and installation of parts,

equipment or fabricated items on aircraft. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.

2. Mentor and train other Sheetmetal Technicians. Review their work prior to sign off to ensure work complies with quality control standards.

3. Accepts Lead responsibilities as required. Oversees projects or other technicians and assesses requirements of assigned tasks to procure required materials and documentation for assigned

tasks.

4. Use blueprints to cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents.

5. Build tooling as required; shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information.

6. Safely operate shop equipment such as: brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions. Use the proper hardware for various sheetmetal

applications.

7. Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment as required. Ensures aircraft interior is protected (PTP). Conducts weekly safety audits as

required.

8. Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Additional Functions:

1. Works closely with lead to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, reduce cost, cycle time, and man hours.

2. Perform other assigned task as required.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

1. Four (4) years of sheet-metal and/or fabrication experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

2. Advanced knowledge of sheet-metal or fabrication processes (forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing and dimpling).

3. Modification, heavy structure repairs.

Other Qualifications & Physical Requirements: (show specifics of physical dimensions on following page)

1. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.

3. Able to use tools and equipment associated with sheetmetal work.

4. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

PDS Tech, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (EOE M/F/D/V)