Start Date: 28-07-2026
Date Added: 28-07-2026
Status: Accepting Candidates
Industry: Aerospace
Categories: AE7a – Sheet Metal Mechanic

Description:Sheetmetal Technician 
                                                                                    
Location:  Savannah, GA  
Salary: $28.75 per hour – based on experience                    
Contract Duration: 1 Year + 

Unique Skills:
•    First Shift

Required Skills:
• Experience with basic hand tools
• Basic math skills are required
• Basic experience (1-2 years) of one, or a combination of any, of the following –
– Sheetmetal experience
– Able to use tools and equipment associated with sheet metal installation and fabrication work
– Aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair
– Hydraulic installations/assembly experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation
• Valid driver’s license required. to operate towing and other Gulfstream transportation equipment
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift
• Must have a good working knowledge of computers and experience working with Microsoft Office suite

Desired Skills:
• Intermediate experience (2-5 years) of one, or a combination of any, of the following –
– Sheetmetal experience
– Cutting, bending, forming, drilling
– Aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair
– Hydraulic installations/assembly experience
• Intermediate understanding of computer software
• Basic understanding of Solumina
• Basic understanding of Catia/Smart Team
• Test lab experience

– Under close supervision safely layout, fabricate and install parts, equipment and fabricated items following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations

1) Safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft under general supervision. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications
2) Use blueprints to cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents
3) Utilizing proper tooling, shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information
4) Safely operate shop equipment such as: brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions. Use the proper hardware for various sheet metal applications
5) Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP)
6) Use the experimental test material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
7) Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.

Experience/Education:
•    High School Diploma or GED required
•    2 years experience in aviation, manufacturing, or electronics

Position Purpose:
Under limited to direct supervision perform operation activities in support of experimental, structural, and flammability testing. Operation activities could utilize skillsets related to sheet metal, instrumentation/electrical, fabrication, calibrations, hydraulic/pneumatics, large structural elements, test execution, etc

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Utilizing various skills, assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment
2.    Assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens
3.    Assist with test executions 
4.    Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk
5.    Show understanding of the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs
6.    Shows basic knowledge in some systems and capabilities used throughout the lab
7.    Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering
8.    Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects
9.    Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications
10.    Follow standard operating procedures when operating company and lab equipment
11.    Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered
12.    Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility
13.    Properly use and maintain Company-provided tools and equipment
14.    Return items to designated storage area after use

Other Requirements:
1.    Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics
2.    Experience with basic hand tools
3.    Experience with CAD packages and planning systems

To apply please email your resume to Akila at: atadday@cantech.agency

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