SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP) RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, water jets, and roller machinery.
Assemble basic flight hardware which includes torqueing fasteners.
Read basic blueprints to ensure parts are made to engineering specifications to meet customer needs.
Use basic inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and radius gauges to verify the conformance of hardware.
Fabricate complex, tight tolerance parts, using various sheet metal materials that include several types of steel, aluminum, Pyron, and zouh.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience working with machinery in a shop environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 5+ years of machine operating experience • Experience operating all equipment in a high-volume sheet metal fabrication shop • High mechanical aptitude
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum.
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
Comfortable with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, and using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.
Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 30 minutes or less per day.
Candidate must be capable of safely using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description.
Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.