Sheet Metal Worker; Journeyman

Location

Webster Outlying Field (WOLF);
St. Inigoes, MD

Full Time

Day

No Remote

Secret

$40 - $44 + Hourly Health & Welfare Bonus

At Altus, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and enriching work environment that highly values and recognizes your invaluable contributions. Our strength lies in our size, which allows us to provide stability while presenting numerous possibilities for personal and professional development. Recognizing the importance of flexibility in attaining your goals, we strive to be the ideal partner in helping you achieve the desired work-life balance.

Altus specializes in delivering comprehensive engineering, prototyping, testing, and production capabilities, including design, fabrication, assembly, and compliance support to our Government customers. The Sheet Metal Fabricator will be responsible for performing non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity on project articles, components, and support structures and equipment.

The Sheet Metal Technician (Journeyman) performs complex, non-routine sheet-metal fabrication, modification, and installation in support of experimental and operational NAVAIR programs. This role requires independent judgment, advanced fabrication skills, and the ability to lead or mentor junior technicians while meeting cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

• Perform complex sheet-metal fabrication for unique, one-of-a-kind equipment, systems, and structures
• Independently plan and execute work from blueprints, drawings, and technical data
• Proficiently operate shop machinery including CNC press brakes, shears, laser or waterjet cutters and teach junior staff to do the same
• Lead fabrication efforts on assigned projects and provide technical guidance to junior staff
• Perform inspections and acceptance testing to ensure compliance with engineering requirements
• Develop and implement fabrication modifications while ensuring operational safety
• Support maintenance, repair, and upgrades of specialized WOLF systems and equipment
• Coordinate with engineers, program staff, and management to meet project objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned to support mission requirements

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of hands-on experience at the journeyman level in sheet-metal fabrication
• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)
• Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License
• Experience using hand tools and basic measuring instruments
• Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings and instructions
• Willingness to learn advanced fabrication techniques and shop equipment
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and supervisors

Conditions will vary. Capable of working outdoors and occasionally from elevated work platforms with a fall protection harness and in temperatures ranging from 0-120. The position will include: 45% standing, 20% bending, 15% reaching, 5% sitting, 5% walking, and 10% lifting. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Overtime is a requirement of this position.

Recognizing the significance of pay and benefits in any career choice, we meticulously design compensation packages that align with the value of the work we perform for our customers. Our employment benefits encompass competitive compensation, comprehensive Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, generous Paid Leave, and Retirement plans.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively,
-protected statuses-). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments, or training.

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.