Job Description Air Reserve Technician (ART) position in the Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command. • Perform aircraft structural maintenance and support equipment repair tasks associated with sheet metal, composite materials, and specialized coatings. • Develop patterns, molds, cut, form, join, assemble, and install items and systems with combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes. • Operate, clean, maintain, and account for hand and power tools, such as slip roll forming machines, box and pan brakes, beading and tubing machines. • Inspect, prepare aircraft and support equipment surfaces, apply chemical compounds, protective, and specialized coatings to various materials. • Repair, modify, and manufacture fiberglass, bonded honeycomb, and composite/metal structural components. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to perform aircraft structural maintenance and support equipment repair tasks. The incumbent will work in a team environment to accomplish tasks, provide training to reservists, and meet unit requirements. Requirements Must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-3800 METAL WORK FAMILY. Possess knowledge of materials, techniques, practices, and procedures related to sheet metal structural and composite structural tasks. Qualifications Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3800 METAL WORK FAMILY. Emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Physical Requirements Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping complex items. Requires physical effort including prolonged standing, climbing up and down ladders, working in cramped positions, and lifting objects weighing 50 pounds or less.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Goldsboro, NC 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 hourly wage of approximately $21.23, translating to an annual wage of around $44,200. Apprentices in Goldsboro earn an average of $15.30 per hour, with experienced workers earning up to $23.60 per hour. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers National Training Fund help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
