Sheet Metal Mechanic at Softworld Inc

Job Title: Sheet Metal Mechanic Job Location: Indianapolis Indiana 46241 Onsite Requirements: 3+ years aviation sheet metal experience Hands-on experience working with aluminum and other aircraft metals Experience using riveting equipment, fabrication machinery, and precision layout skills. Job Description: The Sheet Metal Technician fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal components and structural assemblies on Client Aviation aircraft, including business jets and turboprops. This role requires hands-on expertise working with aluminum and other aircraft metals using fabrication machinery, riveting equipment, and precision layout skills. Technicians perform structural repairs, modification work, and part restoration in accordance with engineering drawings, blueprints, repair manuals, and FAA standards. Key Responsibilities: Interpret blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal instructions to determine project scope, layout, materials, and repair methods. Lay out and fabricate sheet metal parts including cutting, bending, forming radii, drilling, deburring, and preparing materials for assembly. Perform rivet and component removal and install solid rivets (rivet gun or squeeze tool), blind rivets, and various fasteners. Set up countersinking and dimpling operations and ensure proper fit, alignment, and structural integrity of parts. Shape metal using hand tools, forming equipment, anvils, blocks, and hammers; operate fabrication machinery as required. Conduct corrosion identification, removal, surface prep, wash etch, Alodine application, and primer application. Guide and instruct 1-2 junior technicians on processes and best practices. Perform all work in compliance with repair manuals, FAA AC 43.13-1B, and Client manufacturing/repair standards. Other related duties as assigned. Education: High school diploma, equivalent certification, or bronze-level WorkKeys. Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience-corporate/business jet or turboprop preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge. Preferred Technical Qualifications: Familiarity with aircraft structural repair manuals and FAA AC 43.13-1B. Ability to identify corrosion types and perform corrosion removal and surface treatment. Ability to recognize and properly use rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, washers, and aircraft fasteners. **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply. This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**