Sheet Metal Fabricator (M-Th: 4/10 Schedule)
$47,840–$63,440 year
On-siteSouth Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Fabricate and assemble aircraft floats by forming materials to match blueprint specifications, operating equipment, and utilizing hand and power tools. Inspect all parts for cleanliness and defects while maintaining traceability of materials and adhering to FAA regulations. Record time in ERP software, sign off work orders, and keep the Production Supervisor advised of status and problems. Select raw materials, interpret drawings for machine adjustments, and install parts using adhesives, rivets, or fasteners. Perform moderately complex fabrication and assembly tasks, providing feedback to junior workers and notifying supervisors of non-conformities. Requires first shift 4/10 schedule (6:30 am–5:00 pm), no welding, and a high school diploma or GED preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status.
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Exhibit manual dexterity and able to use hand tools, including files, hammers, snips; power tools such as sanders, drills, riveters, and grinders.
- Understand, speak, and effectively communicate in the English language, including oral and written instructions, to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
- Move around the plant area repeatedly throughout the day.
- Stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Use close vision to see small parts and review detailed information, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Able to perform basic arithmetic using various units of measure such as decimals and fractions.
- Able to understand and complete written or verbal instructions. Able to manage problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Able to learn to safely and properly use the kind of tools and equipment needed to make the parts assigned.
- Conform to applicable FAA and other regulatory requirements in all aspects of the work.
- Work as an effective and proactive team-player; exhibit flexibility and switch priorities in work duties while maintaining a helpful, positive approach.
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Senior level: 1 year technical diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience in assembly and fabrication preferred.
- Senior level: Three years' minimum related experience in assembly and fabrication strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in working with hand tools and common metal shop tasks.
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