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.
This position requires you to perform a variety of physical activities such as:
What you’ll get:
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.
- 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.
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
