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Overview

Textron Aviation is a global leader in private aviation, known for the Cessna and Beechcraft brands. The company is seeking an Experienced Sheet Metal Technician to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products for general aviation aircraft.

Responsibilities

  • Determine project requirements according to blueprints and instructions.
  • Set up for and install solid rivets with a rivet gun.
  • Lay out sheet metal parts using blueprints and instructions.
  • Alter existing parts using blueprints and instructions.
  • Remove rivets and sheet metal components.
  • Bend and form a radius on fabricated sheet metal parts.
  • Drill various metals.
  • Debur holes and cut lines.
  • Set up for countersinking of holes.
  • Set up for dimpling of holes.
  • Install solid rivets with a squeeze tool.
  • Install blind rivets and fasteners.

Requirements

  • Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
  • Requires a minimum of 3 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience.
  • Familiarity with aircraft structure repair manuals.
  • Knowledge of FAA AC 43.13-1B.
  • Skilled in identifying types of corrosion.
  • Skilled in corrosion removal procedures.
  • Skilled in the application and removal of wash etch and alodine material.
  • Skilled in the application of primer.
  • Ability to identify rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge.

Additional Information

  • This role is eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Job is located in Houston, TX.
  • Schedule is full-time.
  • Job Level: Individual Contributor.
  • Shift: First Shift.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 75 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

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