What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheet Metal Worker position at StandardAero?
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Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.
As a Sheet Metal Worker, you’ll perform internal and external sheet metal repairs and modifications to all engines serviced at the facility. Research and develop repair schemes using blueprints, engineering orders, service bulletins, and other technical publications.
What you’ll do:
- Performs structural engine repairs using appropriate sheet metal techniques and fasteners. Builds up surfaces and structures to specifications. Installs Service Bulletin kits using parts and instructions provided by O.E.M
- Plans and develops schemes for sheet metal repairs and/or modifications by utilizing blueprints, sketches, service bulletins, OEM or government specifications, engineering orders or other technical publications.
- Uses precision measuring instruments to accomplish sheet metal repairs or modifications, (i.e. micrometers, calipers, surface plates, protractors, combination squares, etc.)
- Sets up and uses sheet metal equipment such as power brakes, presses, saws, rollers, etc.
- Constructs dollies, jigs, and special tools as required.
- Documents and signs off on all work accomplished in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
- Accomplishes service bulletins, repair letters, and airworthiness directives as required.
- Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams when required.
- Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting, and continuously improving company policies and procedures
- Ability to work overtime as needed or scheduled
- Observes all safety, environmental, and general housekeeping rules and policies.
- May perform other duties as required by the department.
What skills you will use:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 3 year’s civilian or military aircraft sheet metal experience.
- Proven experience using a variety of hand and power tools, including precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, protractors, etc.).
- Prior experience operating sheet metal machinery to fabricate units with complex contours and multiple angles.
- Must know how to calculate, bend and perform roll allowances
- Rivet and other fasteners experience
- Strong communication skills required, both verbal and written. Must have good interpersonal and verbal skills in order to interface with customers and employees.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
- Must be authorized to work in the US
Preferred Characteristics:
- Sheetmetal training preferred. This training may take the form of military training or technical school training.
- Mechanical and technical aptitude highly preferred
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
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It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
