Job Title: Sheetmetal Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Sheetmetal Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and fabricating aircraft structural components. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
Responsibilities
- Examine aircraft structures, including the fuselage, wings, and empennages, for damage such as cracks, corrosion, and dents.
- Remove damaged sections and perform complex structural repairs, modifications, and installations using techniques like riveting, patching, welding, and bonding.
- Plan, lay out, cut, bend, and shape metal sheets (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, etc.) to fabricate new or replacement parts according to engineering drawings or original parts.
- Assemble and install structural components and sub-assemblies, ensuring precise alignment and securing them with appropriate fasteners like rivets, screws, and bolts.
- Accurately complete all maintenance records and forms, ensuring all work adheres to manufacturers specifications, company policies, and regulatory standards (e.g., FAA regulations, ADs, Service Bulletins).
- Proficiently use a variety of hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers), and machinery such as shears, brakes, presses, and drills.
- Work effectively with engineers, quality inspectors, and other mechanics, and adhere strictly to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent, with vocational training or a certificate program in aviation maintenance or metalworking often preferred.
- Relevant experience in aircraft sheet metal structural assembly and repair, typically a minimum of 2-5 years.
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals (SRMs, AMMs, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, manual dexterity, the ability to work in a team, and a commitment to quality workmanship and safety.
- Must be physically capable of working in cramped or confined spaces, at heights, and able to lift items up to 40-50 pounds.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- An FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license is often preferred or required for career advancement.
- Experience with avionics, troubleshooting, avionics installation, wire harness, and avionics repair is beneficial.
Why Work Here?
This position offers a long-term opportunity with a first shift schedule, allowing you to work independently and run the shop. You will be part of a team that values quality workmanship and safety, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.
Work Environment
Candidates will work in the hangar with a Monday through Friday schedule from 7 AM to 3 PM.
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Atlanta,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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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