Sheet Metal Technician Lead - Tampa, FL

JOB SUMMARY

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for general aviation aircraft. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burr‑filled surfaces.

• Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints, written and verbal instructions.
• Lay out sheet metal parts using blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Alter existing parts using blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Rivet and remove sheet metal components.
• Bend and form a radius on fabricated sheet metal parts.
• Drill various metals.
• Deburr holes and cut lines.
• Set up for countersinking of holes.
• Set up for dimpling of holes.
• Set up for and install solid rivets with a rivet gun.
• Set up for and install solid rivets with a squeeze tool.
• Install blind rivets and fasteners.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with the latest state of the art and the highest standards of safety for maintaining aircraft in an airworthy and reliable condition for customer safety.
• Guide, instruct, and schedule the work for technicians and provide job‑related training or instruction as required.

Must have a high school diploma, equivalent certificate, or a Bronze Level Work Keys certification.

Minimum of 2 years experience on Textron Aviation aircraft.

• Knowledge of aircraft structure repair manuals.
• Knowledge of FAA AC 43.13‑1B.
• Skilled in identifying types of corrosion.
• Skilled in corrosion removal procedures.
• Skilled in the application and removal of wash etch and alodine material.
• Skilled in the application of primer.
• Identify rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career.

We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.