Sheetmetal Tech Sr - St. Louis

The Sheetmetal Technician Senior works under minimal supervision to safely lay out, fabricate, and install parts equipment and fabricated items on aircraft following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, and quality standards, and completed work should meet customer expectations. Mentor and train other Sheetmetal Technicians.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical instructions to safely perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment, or fabricated items on aircraft.
• Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs, and quality specifications.
• Mentor and train Sheetmetal Technicians, as required. Review their work prior to sign-off to ensure work complies with quality control standards.
• Oversee projects or other technicians and assess requirements of assigned tasks to procure required materials and documentation for assigned tasks.
• Use blueprints to cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents.
• Utilizing tools as required to shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information.
• 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.
• Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Ensures aircraft is protected (PTP).
• Conduct monthly 5S audits, as required.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign off work.
• Assist in developing initiatives to meet individual OGSM requirements, as required.

Additional Functions:

• Work closely with the lead to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, and reduce cost, cycle time, and man hours.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.)
• Coordinate with other disciplines concerning projects.
• Perform Lead responsibilities, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of sheet metal and/or fabrication experience.
• Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License is required. 

Other Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of sheet metal or fabrication processes (forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing, and dimpling)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation
• A valid driver's license is required to operate towing and other Gulfstream transportation equipment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
• Able to use tools and equipment associated with sheet metal work.
• 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 the Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.