Job Description

Overview

The Sheet Metal Worker - Level 3 position at Honeywell Aerospace involves impacting the quality and reliability of manufactured products by delivering expertly crafted sheet metal components that meet engineering specifications and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal parts and products using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
  • Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to accurately measure, cut, bend, and shape sheet metal.
  • Perform quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
  • Maintain and operate sheet metal equipment safely and efficiently, performing routine maintenance as needed.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve fabrication issues and improve manufacturing processes.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in sheet metal fabrication, including cutting, bending, and assembling metal components.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications related to sheet metal work.
  • Proficiency in operating sheet metal tools and machinery such as shears, brakes, and rollers.
  • Knowledge of quality control procedures and inspection techniques to ensure product compliance.
  • Understanding of safety protocols and best practices in sheet metal fabrication environments.
  • Technical certification or associate degree in sheet metal technology or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in sheet metal work within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and codes applicable to sheet metal fabrication.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in metal fabrication processes.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date.
  • Posting Date: September 22nd, 2026.
  • Candidate must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Torrance, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Torrance, CA currently run a median of $42/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $34–$71/hr across 17 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Torrance, CA

We're tracking 32 other active welding openings in Torrance, CA right now, from 11 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 415 other active welding openings from 205 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Torrance, or widen the search to California.

Honeywell Aerospace currently has 14 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (27), Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (16), and Honeywell Aerospace (14). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Santa Ana at $48/hr, Long Beach at $43/hr, and Los Angeles at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Torrance, CA

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