Sheet Metal Mechanic

JOB TITLE: Sheet Metal Mechanic
LOCATION:Greenville, SC
PAY RATE: $36.00 – 38.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Interprets blueprints and fastener layouts for aircraft structural assembly.

• Performs precision drilling and reaming operations on fuselage components.

• Performs riveting and installation of various fasteners for structural assemblies.

• Performs countersinking and part trimming for sheet metal and structural components.

• Fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal and structural assemblies and sub-assemblies.

• Uses precision measuring equipment to ensure accuracy of structural assembly.

• Applies knowledge of aircraft structural assembly operation and maintenance.

• Performs production structures build-up of fuselage components.

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings and blueprints for structural assembly.

• Understands aircraft fasteners, drilling techniques, and assembly processes for F-16 aircraft.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• 6+ years of recent precision drilling or sheet metal experience on aircraft.

• Ability to interpret blueprints and fastener layouts for aircraft structures.

• Experience with precision drilling, reaming, and countersinking on aircraft components.

• Experience with riveting and installation of various aircraft fasteners.

• Experience in fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal and structural assemblies.

• Knowledge of aircraft structural assembly operation and maintenance.

• Ability to use precision measuring equipment for structural assembly verification.

• Must be able to start 7/13/2026 and clear contingencies by EOD 7/7.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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