Job Title: Sheet Metal Technician Job Description Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for general aviation aircraft. Work involves setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using a hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; and inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Responsibilities: Lay out sheet metal parts using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions. Alter existing parts using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions. Rivet and sheet metal component removal. Bend and form a radius on fabricated sheet metal parts. Drill various metals. Debur holes and cut lines. Set up for and countersink holes. Set up for and dimple holes. Set up for and install solid rivets with a rivet gun. Set up for and install solid rivets with a squeeze tool. Install blind rivets and fasteners. Hard Skills Aircraft structure repair Identify and remove corrosion Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Tampa, Florida. Work Environment Start time 07:30am until 4:00pm with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch. Approximately 10 hours of overtime available weekly. 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.
See More Details >>SIGN FABRICATOR - 1st and 2nd Shift - Will Train the Right Candidate Thomas Sign and Awning in Clearwater, Florida, creates brands that get businesses noticed and tower over the competition! We are looking for a fabricator / welder to join our growing, award-winning team. The idea candidate will have experience fabricating and welding aluminum and/or steel. However, we are willing to train the right candidate. If you are eager to learn, have good math skills, can read a tape measure, follow directions and you are willing to work 1st Shift from 7:30am to 4pm or 2nd Shift, 3:30pm to Midnight, we would like to talk to you. JOB DESCRIPTION Fabricates and assembles all parts to form complete sign cabinets, pylons, pole covers and other custom-made sign assemblies. May create units or subassemblies at a bench or other work locations. Performs a variety of assembly operations such as riveting and welding. Performs and demonstrates any of the operations within the group. Utilizes hand tools, power tools and other special equipment to perform assigned job. Works as a member of a team, and helps train less experienced workers. Possesses a good understanding of the entire sign manufacturing process, and interacts with other departments to solve production problems. Often refers to technical drawings, engineering notes, production schedules or other reference material. Responsible for checking quality of own work. Performs rework if product is rejected, due to quality of the unit. JOB SKILLS • Use of hand tools • Math and measuring skills are essential • Use of common power tools, both electric and air • Use of power operated sheet metal brake and power shear • Able to accurately measure and cut metal, plastic, wire, fabric, etc. • Able to assemble parts to form complete units or subassemblies • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and read shop drawings • Must be able to cooperate and work well with others in a team environment • Able to keep work area organized, neat and clean Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long-Term Disability, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay
See More Details >>Sheet Metal Fabricator job at CECO Environmental. Clearwater, FL. POSITION SUMMARY The Sheet Metal Fabricator is responsible for fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing of sheet metal products and equipment, such as non-pressurized storage tanks, direct contact water heaters and related duct work components. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, roll and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal operating welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; or inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ·Set up and operation of hydraulic press brake; forming various sheet metal and plate parts. ·Set up and operation of plate rolls; material size ranges from ¼” plate to 20-gauge stainless steel. ·Set up and operation of sheet metal shear. Must be able to calculate best cut to minimize scrap. ·Must be able to MIG weld from ¼” plate to 20-gauge stainless, and carbon steel material. ·Must understand or be willing to learn the operation of plate rolls, welders and various machines in the process of forming parts; forming material that ranges from ¼” plate to 20-gauge stainless steel. Reads assembly prints and procedures. ·Other job duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ·High school diploma or GED required. ·Trade or Technical School Degree preferred. ·2-3 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication. ·Natural mechanical skills. ·Basic math skills and the ability to read assembly prints and procedures. ·Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain standing for the majority of the work day. Salary info: $19 - $22 / hr
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Clearwater, FL typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with an average salary of $21.23 per hour, equating to approximately $44,200 annually. In Clearwater, FL, apprentices earn an average of $793.82 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,090.58 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 83 help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
