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Amentum · 21 hours ago

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic 1

Marietta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

Amentum is a company that specializes in providing maintenance services, and they are seeking an Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic I. The role involves fabricating, installing, and maintaining sheet-metal equipment and fixtures, as well as ensuring that finished aircraft parts meet quality standards.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Read and analyzes work request and applicable specifications or similar work data

Develop and draw working sketches showing view, section, or profile

Manufactures and fabricates aircraft sheet metal parts, panels, doors, etc., from various serviced aircraft. Such aircraft articles have numerous combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes such as fuselage, door assemblies, windshield panel angles, washers, firewalls and straight brackets. Such sheet metal stock/parts/items consist of various types of metal, e.g., steel stainless steel, aluminum, corrugated aluminum, titanium, iron, brass, copper, magnesium, rubber, plastic, plexiglass, fiberglass, etc. Determines type and extent of repair or replacement required, type of material and repair methods to use. Lays out, cuts forms, joins, assembles and installs items

Develops parts and templates from prints, drawings, or original parts to produce repair parts that are not readily available. To accomplish the development of these parts or templates plans, lay outs, cuts, forms, shapes and assembles complex sheet metal items

Also, may use developed patterns/layouts, prefabricated templates or old part as a sample, scribes outline on sheet metal and cuts out scribed part using shears, Do-All saw and turret punch

Forms metal using cornice brake, punch press, drill press, and similar metal forming tools

Finish and smooth edges of metal sheet after cutting and assembles component sheet metal piece with rivets, screws, nuts and bolts. Aligns, drills and reams material for installation of various types of riveting and taking precautions to protect dissimilar metals

Applies necessary protective compounds, special insulating protective tape, plastic cement, fiberglass resins, etc

Independently lays out template, transcribes information from template and manufactures double contour parts with configuration in several planes

Assembles and fastens fabricated parts by installing bolts, rivets, screws and/or seaming

Ensures finished aircraft parts meet quality standards for soundness, strength, appearance in accordance with specification and/or similar requirements

Employee may be required to work inside fuel tanks (e.g., UH 60) or other confined spaces

Follows all safety procedures and for using appropriate personal protective equipment to include checking protective devices for proper operation and maintains a safe clean work environment

Qualification

A&P licenseAviation maintenance experienceAircraft sheet metal repairMechanical component troubleshootingTechnical publications knowledgeAircraft unique toolsLead teamsPrioritize workloadsSafety procedures

Required

Valid up-to-date A&P license

If no A&P license, shall have three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned (MDS) UH-60 Preferred

All experience must be within the six (6) most recent years

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location

Tools are Required; must possess own shadowed/etched tools & toolbox

Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts

Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair

Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers

Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems

Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and may be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks

Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required

Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics

The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records

Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day

Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands

Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders

May be required to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds

Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications

Will handle dirty parts and lubricants

Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification

May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc

Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds

May work in maintenance shop or outside

Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty