Sheetmetal Technician I - 1st Shift

JOB TITLE: Sheetmetal Technician I
LOCATION:Savannah, GA
PAY RATE: $25.65/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 (Long Term)

• 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.

• Shift: 1st shift.

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: 

• Uses basic hand tools for assembly, maintenance, and fabrication tasks.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, and schematic diagrams.

• Performs test executions and operates various lab test fixtures and equipment.

• Assembles and maintains complex test lab fixtures and equipment.

• Applies basic sheet metal skills including cutting, bending, forming, and drilling.

• Applies basic electrical skills including reading and interpreting schematic diagrams.

• Performs basic machining tasks using applicable equipment.

• Performs basic aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks.

• Uses precision measuring instruments for dimensional verification.

• Follows standard operating procedures for lab equipment operation and applies 6S and Lean initiatives.

Requirements:

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

• Experience with basic hand tools is required.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation is required.

• Basic math skills are required.

• Desired: Basic sheet metal experience including cutting, bending, forming, and drilling (approximately 1 year).

• Desired: Basic electrical experience including ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams (approximately 1 year).

• Desired: Basic understanding of aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair (approximately 1 year).

• Desired: Basic experience with machining (approximately 1 year).

• Ability to assemble and maintain test lab fixtures and equipment, and comply with safety and quality standards.

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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