Aerospace Sheet Metal Mechanic - 1ST SHIFT
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Assembly
Job Details:
Job Location:
Wichita, KS 67217, Salary Range: $19.50, Aerospace Sheet Metal Mechanic
1ST Shift: 6am - 2:30pm
Wage: $19.50 per hour w/ three wage increases the first year
SUMMARYResponsible for assembling, installing, and repairing sheet metal on a larger assembly component. Sheet Metal Mechanics interprets spec sheets to determine proper work technique. They use various hand tools and power tools. Have attention to detail while performing work and visually inspecting finished stages of assembly. Promotes and utilizes standard safety practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESOther duties may be assigned as required or needed
SHEET METAL MECHANIC:
- Install collars on all Hi-Loks.
- Setup and use of different countersinks used in the drilling process.
- Remove and replace rivets, Hi-locks and collars, with assistance.
- Examine finished surfaces of work pieces to verify conformance to specifications; then retouch any defective areas.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
- Clean surfaces of work pieces in preparation for assembly sealing, using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, sandpaper, or cloth.
- Wipe coated work pieces to remove excess coating material or to facilitate setting of finish coats on work pieces.
- Fill out job packets, as well as daily logs.
- Assist with material handling.
- Rework blemishes in work pieces, such as nicks or skin qualities per BAC Specifications.
- Assembly using torque wrenches or automatic torque drills.
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE , CERTIFICATIONSSealant Certified
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The knowledge, skills and abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to communicate machine problems, quality issues and other concerns or questions to departmental management
- Must be quality conscious
- Ability to use various hand tools
- Ability to interpret specs and/or engineering
- Moderate organizational skills
- Moderate time management skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Maintain a professional work atmosphere by being courteous, respectful and non-interfering with customers, co-workers, and management.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like
- Lifting and carrying up to approximately 50 pounds occasionally
- Pushing and pulling up to approximately 50 pounds occasionally
- Reaching
- Overhead reaching
- Ambulatory
- Standing for long periods of time
- Bending
- Twisting
- Stooping
- Crouching
- Kneeling Squatting
- Extensive repetitive motions in wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Fine manipulation
- Grasping
- Squeezing
- Vibrating hand tools
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Good visual acuity
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Climate-controlled production area not subject to season temperatures
- Moderate level of noise
- Vibrations and moving parts on machines and hand tools
- Moderate fumes/chemicals although good ventilation is provided
- Concrete floors
- Exposure to metal chips and/or shavings
Center Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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