Job Title: Sheet Metal Operator Job Description As a Sheet Metal Operator, you will be responsible for the setup of hydraulic CNC Press Brakes or Punch Presses. You will form parts according to specifications and document progress, ensuring efficiency in a high-volume environment while maintaining minimal scrap levels. Additionally, you will identify material defects during production runs. Responsibilities • Set up hydraulic CNC Press Brakes or Punch Presses. • Form parts according to print specifications and document progress. • Maintain efficiency in a high-volume environment. • Ensure minimum or zero scrap levels. • Identify material defects throughout production runs. Essential Skills • 6+ months of blueprint reading experience. • 6+ months of using measurement tools such as protractors, calipers, and dial calipers. • 6+ months of operating a press brake or punch press. • 6+ months of CNC machine operation experience. • Experience setting up machines with PLC programming and editing capabilities. • Ability to lift 60+ lbs. Additional Skills & Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in a sheet metal facility. • 2+ years of experience on press brake or punch press. • Experience performing 4+ changeovers per day. Why Work Here? Join a team-oriented environment that values precision and efficiency. Enjoy working in a clean, spacious facility equipped with heating and air conditioning. Be a part of a supportive team of 10 per shift, working collaboratively to achieve outstanding results. Work Environment The work environment is clean and spacious, equipped with both heating and air conditioning. The team consists of 10 members per shift. Shifts operate Monday through Friday with three available shifts: 1st (6am-2pm), 2nd (2pm-10pm), and 3rd (10pm-6am). Overtime on Saturdays is anticipated for the foreseeable future. The dress code requires steel or composite toe shoes, jeans or docker pants, safety glasses, and short nails. Earbuds are not permitted on the floor. Candidates will participate in a first-day orientation class from 7am to 11:30am. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, Nebraska. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 Lincoln,NE. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 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.
See More Details >>WE ARE HIRING IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS! Are you passionate about aviation and skilled in aircraft structure maintenance/manufacturing? We're seeking talented individuals like you to join our team as Aircraft Structure Mechanics in multiple locations!! Locations: • Florida. • Connecticut. • Alabama. • Texas. • Indiana. • Arizona. • Washington. • North Carolina. • Arkansas. • Kansas. What we offer: • Paid Travel and lodging assistance available. • Weekly per diem. • Long- and short-term contracts. • PTO & paid holidays. • Health benefits. The Aircraft Structures/Sheet Metal Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing aircraft components and airframe structural supports. Essential Functions: • Read, interpret, plan & work from Structural Repair Manuals, engineering drawings, and Service Bulletins. • Complete skin repairs requiring doublers or triplers containing complex contours. • Complete complex repairs and replacements that require substantial disassembly, such as wing spar, keel beam, or other support structures. • Remove/install aircraft components as required. • Perform minor structural repairs on composite components. • Assist in conducting hidden damage inspection of aircraft structures. • Assist with complex structural repairs either on or off aircraft. • Assist with aircraft component repair. Requirements: • 2+ years of experience working aircraft structures. • Ability to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings. • Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form on individual and / or aircraft status. • A&P Certified is preferred, but not required. About AAA USA: AAA USA is an in-situ manufacturing company that offers specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services related to industrialization, production and supplier monitoring processes in the Aerospace and Transportation sector.With over 1,000 employees, AAA USA draws its strength from the AAA European Group, a major player in the industry for 25 years. The Group generates more than 350 million dollars of annual revenue and employs over 3,500 people throughout the world. Supported by the international expertise of the AAA Group, we offer our customers the benefit of a proven approach to deliver a high-quality finished product. Our In-situ approach that focuses on productivity, on-time delivery, quality and efficiency has given us a leading position at our clients’ facilities and operations.
See More Details >>About the position Duncan Aviation is seeking a skilled Sheetmetal Specialist to join our team in Lincoln, NE. As the largest family-owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in the world, we provide comprehensive nose-to-tail services for business aircraft. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our workforce, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including veterans, to apply. The Sheetmetal Specialist will be responsible for performing repairs and alterations to sheet metal and composites, fabricating and installing aircraft parts and assemblies in compliance with FAA requirements and Duncan Aviation's approved procedures. This role requires working in a safe, clean, and organized environment, with a focus on quality and precision. In this position, you will work with limited supervision to fabricate parts, assemblies, and antenna doublers from metal stock and composites, using the correct fasteners as per FAA-approved documents. You will also install new and fabricated parts in specified aircraft locations, collaborating with senior technicians and engineering team members to design installations as needed. The role involves disassembling and reassembling aircraft interiors, instrument panels, and avionics equipment bays, as well as performing corrosion control processes on parts and fixtures before installation. Documentation of work completed and maintaining a personal training log is essential, along with staying current with industry knowledge through training and research. The Sheetmetal Specialist must be available to work alternate shifts and may be required to travel for road trips within the United States and internationally. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in aircraft maintenance and repair. Responsibilities • Fabricate parts, assemblies, and antenna doublers from metal stock and composites with limited supervision. , • Install new and fabricated parts in specified aircraft locations in both pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft. , • Collaborate with senior technicians and engineering team members to design installations as needed. , • Identify locations for secondary avionics system components such as relays and terminal blocks. , • Disassemble and reassemble aircraft interiors, instrument panels, and avionics equipment bays as required. , • Perform corrosion control processes on parts and fixtures before installation with limited supervision. , • Document work completed on work orders and maintain personal training logs. , • Utilize technical reference materials, including aircraft technical manuals and parts catalogs. , • Maintain current industry and FAA knowledge through training and research. , • Assist less experienced technicians in interpreting company policies and FAA regulations. Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent required. , • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required. , • Sheetmetal Specialist I: One year previous sheetmetal, aircraft structures, fabrication, or related experience preferred. , • Sheetmetal Specialist II: Two years previous sheetmetal, aircraft structures, fabrication, or related experience required. , • Sheetmetal Specialist III: Four years previous sheetmetal, aircraft structures, fabrication, or related experience required. Nice-to-haves • Experience with FAA regulations and documentation processes. , • Knowledge of aircraft technical manuals and fabrication specifications. , • Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights above four feet. Benefits • Health savings account , • Relocation assistance , • Health insurance , • Dental insurance , • Tuition reimbursement , • Vision insurance
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Lincoln, NE, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines practical experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 600 hours of classroom instruction. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with the industry projected to need about 5,200 new workers by 2032. Apprentices in Lincoln earn an average of $947 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning up to $656.40 per week. Trade schools, unions, and training centers help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
