Sheet Metal Technician Tampa, FL (Various Shifts)
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.
Description
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 burred surfaces.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints, and written and verbal instructions.Lay out of sheet metal parts using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructionsAlter and existing part using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions.Rivet and sheet metal component removal.Bend and form a radius on fabricated sheet metal parts.Drill various metals.Debur holes and cut lines.Set up for and countersinking of holes.Set up for and 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
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Requires a Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
EXPERIENCE:
- Aviation sheet metal experience is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Aircraft structure repair manuals.FAA AC 43.13-1B.Skilled in identifying types of corrosions.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, and 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.
This role is eligible for a $4,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus. Terms & conditions apply. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time.
EEO Statement
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.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Florida-Tampa
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 08/25/2025, 5:02:48 PM
Job Number: 335731
