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Sheetmetal Mechanic

​Basler Turbo Conversions is GROWING!

Founded in 1990, Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Our BT-67 aircraft is flown in almost every corner of the world. We offer a clean, safe working environment in our 75,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, and competitive pay with a full benefits package.

​We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, accountable Sheet Metal Mechanic to be part of a great and fast growing team. 

Job Description
Details include but are not limited to dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, inspecting and erecting all parts of an aircraft.
  • Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair aircraft sheet metal parts.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
  • Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts, or uses templates.
  • Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, and routers, to cut, bend, block and form, or straighten materials.
  • Shape metal material over anvil, block, or other form.
  • Trim, file, grind, de-burr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
  • Comply with 14 CFR (as applicable), manufacturer’s specifications, company policies, and procedures, as well as other methods accepted by the FAA, when accomplishing maintenance.
  • Conduct on-the-job training as assigned.
  • Maintain the maintenance work area in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on aircraft structural assemblies and sub-assemblies such as wings, stabilizers, and flight controls.
  • Work with or without established blueprints to fabricate, drill, dimple, file, grind, trim, countersink and install aircraft structural assemblies and sub-assemblies.
  • Use of hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
  • May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, complex structures and systems.
  • Work with composites if interested.
Skills and Experience Required:
  • 2-3 years aircraft structural sheetmetal experience.
  • Previous experience manufacturing simple to complex mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies.
  • Experience using hand tools, power tools, and machinery such as drill presses, rivet and hardware presses.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints/mechanical drawings.
  • Must have strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Well rounded knowledge of sheet metal tooling, equipment, materials, and processes, strongly preferred.
  • Must own basic set of aircraft maintenance tools.
  • Must take instruction and guidance well.
  • Must be goal oriented, have exceptional attention to detail, and must work well individually or in team situations
  • Enthusiasm to learn.
  • A drive for process improvement and learning our aircraft and systems.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work at both a fast pace and high quality level.
  • Team Spirit.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests.
  • Be authorized to work in the US.
Physical Abilities:
This position requires you to perform a variety of physical activities such as:
  • Accessing elevated areas of aircraft for maintenance and servicing which may require the use of ladders, high lift trucks, boom lifts and other lifting devices
  • Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting, working overhead, extensive walking, working in tight/confined spaces and lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Handling hazardous material in performance of assigned duties
  • Be able to use Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., respirators, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.)
  • This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position; additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate

​​What you’ll get:
  • Smaller company where you won’t feel like a number
  • Company that makes unique, custom made products
  • Employees play a large part and are an impact on the company
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • 401(k) with company match
Hours: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday-Friday
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Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC
255 West 35th Ave. • P.O. Box 2305
Oshkosh, WI 54903-2305   USA
Telephone: (920) 236-7820
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    • Power and Performance
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    • Overview
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  • Parts Department
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    • Contact Us
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