Sheet Metal Mechanic
Description:
**Job Description**
The Sheet Metal Mechanic will be responsible for performing sheet metal fabrication, riveting, and assembling and disassembling of aircraft structures, primarily focusing on Bombardier corporate aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess experience in handling repairs from inspection and evaluation to executing maintenance and repair requirements for airframe components and assemblies using technical manuals and service bulletins.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform sheet metal fabrication, riveting, assembling, and disassembling of aircraft structures.
+ Handle repairs from start to finish, including inspection, evaluation, and liaison work.
+ Execute maintenance and repair requirements using technical manuals and approved data.
+ Provide technical information to engineers for repairs outside of approved data scope.
+ Perform approved repair operations on structures including sheet metal.
+ Overhaul mechanical assemblies, including repairs and part replacements.
+ Document maintenance and repair actions in accordance with company and FAA requirements.
+ Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
**Essential Skills**
+ 2+ years of experience in sheet metal fabrication and riveting.
+ 2+ years of experience working on aircraft structures, including sheet metal and composites.
+ Proficiency in using structures and hand tools related to aircraft maintenance.
+ Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments.
+ Working knowledge of FAA regulations and their application.
+ Intermediate computer skills, including basic use of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
+ Effective communication skills for technical subject matter.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience in mentoring or a prior lead role is a plus.
+ Familiarity with production and repair-related prints and drawings.
+ Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
+ FAA Airframe certification is a plus.
**Why Work Here?**
This position offers immediate benefits, including a 401k, and the chance to work hands-on with aircraft parts and components. Gain valuable experience in the repair and overhaul of aircraft parts, with long-term stability working on premier Bombardier corporate aircraft structures. Enjoy a three-day weekend every week with a schedule of four ten-hour shifts.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is within a family-owned shop with around 35 employees, with the owner actively involved in day-to-day operations. The position operates on a second shift with four ten-hour workdays from Monday through Thursday.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Bloomfield, Connecticut.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $91520.00/yr.
Benefits:
1. 401(k)
2. 401(k) matching
3. Dental insurance
4. Health insurance
5. Life insurance
6. Vision insurance
7. Paid time off
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Bloomfield,CT.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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.