Sheet Metal Technician III

The MIL Corporation is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Technician III to support engineering, prototyping, fabrication, maintenance, and production operations located at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), St. Inigoes, Maryland. The selected candidate will fabricate, modify, install, repair, and maintain sheet-metal assemblies, structural components, support equipment, and facility-related systems in support of Department of Defense and Naval Aviation programs.

This position requires a well-rounded trade professional capable of independently planning and executing sheet-metal work from blueprints, engineering drawings, models, sketches, and technical specifications. The successful candidate will apply journeyman-level knowledge of fabrication techniques, machine operation, installation practices, and quality standards while supporting rapid-response engineering and prototype development efforts.

This position currently requires an onsite schedule and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

• Plan, layout, fabricate, modify, install, and repair sheet-metal components, assemblies, and support structures from engineering drawings, sketches, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Fabricate and repair machine guards, grease pans, shelves, lockers, tanks, ventilators, chutes, ducts, brackets, channels, foundations, support ribs, metal roofing, and other sheet-metal products.
• Operate and maintain sheet-metal fabrication equipment including press brakes, shears, rollers, punches, saws, drill presses, laser cutters, waterjet systems, and other production machinery.
• Perform cutting, bending, forming, shaping, fitting, fastening, and assembly operations using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Support the fabrication of prototype, developmental, and production hardware for NAVAIR, Navy, and other Government customers.
• Interpret engineering drawings, work orders, manufacturing instructions, and technical documentation to determine fabrication requirements.
• Conduct dimensional inspections and verify conformance to drawings, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Assist with first article inspections, in-process inspections, acceptance testing, and quality documentation activities.
• Install, modify, and maintain facility and shop equipment requiring sheet-metal fabrication expertise.
• Coordinate with engineers, machinists, welders, inspectors, and program personnel to meet technical, cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Troubleshoot fabrication and fit-up issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with OSHA, Navy, DoD, and company safety requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior fabrication personnel when assigned.
• Support surge efforts, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

• Local travel within Southern Maryland may be required to support customer sites and project activities.
• Occasional travel may be required in support of program requirements.
• Anticipated travel is less than 10% annually.

• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on sheet-metal fabrication, installation, maintenance, or manufacturing experience at the journeyman level
• Experience planning and laying out work from blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and technical specifications
• Proficiency operating sheet-metal fabrication equipment such as press brakes, shears, rollers, punches, drills, and related shop machinery
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment
• Ability to fabricate, form, fit, assemble, and install sheet-metal components with limited supervision
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing work instructions, and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of fabrication safety practices and industrial shop procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties involving standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and working in confined or elevated areas
• Valid driver's license
• U.S. Citizenship required

• Experience supporting NAWCAD, NAVAIR, DoD, Navy, or other Federal Government programs
• Formal sheet-metal apprenticeship completion or equivalent military/civilian trade training
• Experience supporting prototype, research and development, test, evaluation, or low-rate production environments
• Experience operating CNC-controlled fabrication equipment
• Familiarity with laser…