SHEET METAL WORKER (AIRCRAFT)

Summary

You will serve as a Sheet Metal Worker (Aircraft) in the MRO Production Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Responsibilities

You will interpret and apply technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals to guide repair and installation work.

You will operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines (e.g., shears, drills, grinders) with proficiency.

You will provide on-the-job training to lower level employees and assist with troubleshooting more complex tasks.

You will maintain inventory of sheet metal parts, supplies, and materials while ensuring work meets safety standards and quality control procedures.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO PROVIDE PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES: (1) Removing, installing, modifying, and repairing sheet metal components on various aircraft types and systems; (2) Interpreting and applying technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals to guide repair and installation work; (3) Performing precision sheet metal forming, fabrication, and welding techniques to repair or fabricate parts; (4) Diagnosing and identifying issues in sheet metal structures and conducting routine maintenance inspections and repairs on aircraft systems; and (5) Operating a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines (e.g., shears, drills, grinders) with proficiency, as well as maintaining inventory of sheet metal parts, supplies, and materials. I am considered an expert or I am consulted by other employees in difficult situations. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.