Becoming a sheet metal worker in St. Louis, IL, typically starts with a structured apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience and classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under experienced professionals. According to the latest data, there are approximately 471,763 residents in St. Louis, with the average number of sheet metal workers per population being 0.0068. The average hourly wage for a sheet metal worker in St. Louis is $21.23, translating to approximately $849.20 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' National Training Fund can help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
HSGI has immediate openings for Sheet Metal Mechanics at the St. Louis Regional Airport ALN SUMMARY: The Sheetmetal Technician II works under general supervision to safely layout, fabricate, and install parts, equipment, and fabricated items on aircraft following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, and quality standards, and completed work should meet customer expectations. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment, or fabricated items on aircraft under general supervision • Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs, and quality specifications • Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical instructions to safely perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment, or fabricated items on aircraft • Safely operate shop equipment such as brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions REQUIREMENTS: • Sheet metal and/or fabrication experience • Knowledge of sheet metal or fabrication processes (forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing, and dimpling) • Experience in the aerospace industry required • Must be willing to work any shift including unscheduled overtime, nonscheduled work days, and holidays as needed MISCELLANEOUS: • MUST be able to pass a 10-year federal background check in order to obtain an airport security badge ABOUT US: HSGI, Inc. is a full-service staffing company supplying qualified technical and professional employees to the most reputable companies in the Aerospace/Aircraft industry—across the United States and abroad. BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH HSGI INC: Weekly Payroll, Medical Insurance Available, Holiday Pay, Referral Bonuses We care about you and your career, we care about you and the ones you care for, our success is your success, and you are not just a contractor you’re a valued team member and part of our family we look forward to working with you soon! Airframes: • CHALLENGER / CITATION /CONQUEST /EMBRAER /FALCON/GLOBAL EXPRESS/GULFSTREAM /HAWKER /KING AIR /LEARJET Pay Rate: Based on Experience Tools: Required Duration: Long-term / Contract to Direct Per Diem Split: Yes
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