Sheet Metal Tech II
Knight Aerospace, San Antonio, TX, United States
Position Summary
The Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician is responsible for following instructions given by the Production Manager to execute all sheet metal builds successfully. The goal is to efficiently design and manufacture components and systems that are safe, innovative, and of high quality. The Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician will represent the Company and its values and will ensure that the expectations of the Company’s customers are exceeded.
Duties And Responsibilities
Read and interpret mechanical drawings.
Understand cutaway and detail views.
Operate machines such as drill presses, shears, table saw, bandsaw, and measuring tools such as scales and calipers.
Identify various types of aluminum alloys, tempers, and thicknesses.
Use hands and power tools to shape and smooth aluminum and steel.
Operate equipment to cut parts with straight, angle, and miter cuts.
Read and understand decimal scale and use scales, protractors, and calipers.
Locate revision levels on drawings, specifications, and materials.
Maintain documentation such as work orders and parts tags.
Lay out cut lines, bend lines, and hole locations for hardware installations.
Experience in proper drilling (proper hole sizes), countersinking, and installation of rivets and hardware fasteners.
General Expectations
Written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Possesses an extensive toolbox and experience in the proper use of air drills, rivet guns, routers, cleco pliers, clecos, micro‑stop countersinks, rivet squeezers, and pencil grinders.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum three years related manufacturing and/or installation experience, or
Minimum two years related aerospace manufacturing and/or installation experience.
Work Environment Requirements
Full‑time position.
Warehouse and manufacturing environment.
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Duties And Responsibilities
Read and interpret mechanical drawings.
Understand cutaway and detail views.
Operate machines such as drill presses, shears, table saw, bandsaw, and measuring tools such as scales and calipers.
Identify various types of aluminum alloys, tempers, and thicknesses.
Use hands and power tools to shape and smooth aluminum and steel.
Operate equipment to cut parts with straight, angle, and miter cuts.
Read and understand decimal scale and use scales, protractors, and calipers.
Locate revision levels on drawings, specifications, and materials.
Maintain documentation such as work orders and parts tags.
Lay out cut lines, bend lines, and hole locations for hardware installations.
Experience in proper drilling (proper hole sizes), countersinking, and installation of rivets and hardware fasteners.
General Expectations
Written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Possesses an extensive toolbox and experience in the proper use of air drills, rivet guns, routers, cleco pliers, clecos, micro‑stop countersinks, rivet squeezers, and pencil grinders.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum three years related manufacturing and/or installation experience, or
Minimum two years related aerospace manufacturing and/or installation experience.
Work Environment Requirements
Full‑time position.
Warehouse and manufacturing environment.
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