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Job Title: Sheet Metal Installer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced sheet metal installer with a minimum of five years of experience in the aviation industry. This role requires more than fabrication skills; the ideal candidate must be proficient in reading drawings and bending boxes to execute full installation tasks. You will work with limited supervision to install fabricated parts, assemblies, and antenna doublers in specified aircraft locations, both pressurized and non-pressurized. You will also identify engineering discrepancies and collaborate with Satellite Leadership and Engineering team members to devise alternate solutions when necessary. In addition, you will identify locations for secondary avionics system components and display adequate troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

+ Install fabricated parts, assemblies, and antenna doublers in specified aircraft locations.

+ Identify engineering discrepancies and collaborate with team members to find solutions.

+ Determine locations for secondary avionics system components such as relays, terminal strips, and heat sinks.

+ Disassemble and reassemble aircraft interiors, instrument panels, and avionics equipment bays.

+ Ensure proper handling and storage techniques before and after installation.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of five years of experience in sheet metal installation in the aviation industry.

+ Proficiency in reading drawings and bending boxes.

+ Experience with airframe, repair, and aircraft structures.

+ Ability to troubleshoot and solve engineering discrepancies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with service bulletins.

+ Knowledge of installation techniques and secondary avionics systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a well-established company in the aviation industry known for its commitment to quality and innovation. Experience a supportive work environment that values expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled hangars, providing a dynamic setting that requires adaptability and resilience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.