Textron Aviation

Overview

The Experienced Sheet Metal Technician will fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for general aviation aircraft at Textron Aviation. This role involves operating fabricating machines and performing various metalworking tasks, contributing to the legacy of a global leader in private aviation.

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.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.

Additional Information

• This role is eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus.
• The position is full-time and based in Houston, TX.
• The job field is Manufacturing.
• The job level is Individual Contributor.
• The shift is First Shift.