Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and reliable Sheet Metal Fabricator to join our team in Trenton. This hands-on role involves working with CNC punch press equipment, shearing and bending sheet metal, and operating turret machines in a lighting manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in sheet metal fabrication, a positive attitude, and a collaborative work ethic. Key Responsibilities: • Shear and prepare metal sheets for fabrication • Operate CNC punch press machines based on computer-generated designs • Break out skeletons from punched sheets and bend components using a press brake • Run turret machines and other sheet metal fabrication tools • Handle and transport metal sheets (30+ lbs) from rack to machines • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment • Follow all safety protocols and quality standards Requirements: • Minimum 5 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication • Proficiency in operating CNC punch presses, shears, press brakes, and turret machines • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy materials (30+ lbs) • Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical drawings • Positive, team-oriented attitude with good communication skills • No travel or weekend work required What We Offer: • Competitive hourly pay ($25+/hr. based on experience) • Stable, full-time schedule with flexible hours • Supportive, upbeat team environment • Opportunities to grow with a well-established company Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $25.00 per hour Benefits: • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program Shift: • 8 hour shift Experience: • Sheet Metal Fabrication: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Trenton, NJ 08609 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Trenton, NJ 08609: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Duties As a SHEET METAL (AIRCRAFT), WG-3806-10, you will: • Independently inspects aircraft and determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made, using applicable technical orders as guidelines. • Repairs cracks in aircraft skin. • Troubleshoots aircraft structural repair situations in such areas as fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers. • Aligns and balances component structures and airframe using precision measuring instruments and levels. • Inspects damage or deterioration and determines repair or replacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, and bonded honeycomb assemblies using powered and nonpowered tools and equipment. • Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings and specifications. • Performs fabrication of local manufactured items requited for aircraft and equipment. • Sets up and operates power shears, brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drill presses, saws, portable powered tools, specific detection and measuring equipment, and other metal working equipment, including use of other tools of the trade. • Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templates necessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of aircraft, engine, AGE, and other equipment. • Identifies metal corrosion. • Removes corrosion by mechanical and chemical procedures to include use of portable powered (electric and pneumatic) sanders, buffers, brushes, bead blasters, vacuum cleaners, scrapers, grinders, acids, caustics, solvents, alcohols and other agents used in corrosion control processes. • Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals. • Identifies, blends, stores, controls, and disposes of hazardous materials such as acids, caustics, alcohols, solvents, cleaners, primers and surface coatings used for corrosion removal, treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives. • May operate the wash rack. • May assist in training of drill status guard members and in maintenance of publication files of applicable technical orders, regulations, manuals and local directives. • Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS : Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Areas of Consideration: Areas IV: Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey Army National Guard Military Grades: AMN/E-2 to SSGT/E-5 Compatible Military Assignments: 2A7X3 Selectee has ONE (1) years to obtain required AFSC • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position. • Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1) Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the ability to plan, manufacture, and install cylindrical, square, or rectangular-shaped objects that have easily constructed fastenings such as single and double-hem edges and single, double or grooved seams. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have at least 18 months experience or training in the following: • Using more complicated shop tools and equipment. • Using metals including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material and alloys. • Demonstrating the use of more complicated mathematical calculations and complicated measuring instruments. • Planning, layout, and construction skills to manufacture items and systems with dovetailed seams, set-in-bottom seams, burred-bottom seams, or wired or lock seams. Education EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement. Additional information Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ). IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) Bonuses For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour "Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so." • Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites. Ability To Inspect, Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, and Technical Problem Solving • Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. • Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Your full name, address, civilian email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. To avoid plagiarism, DO NOT copy and paste the positions description or qualifications from this announcement into your resume. YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR PLAGIARISM Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr.), hours per week& salary. Incomplete resumes will result About the Company: Department of the Air Force
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Trenton, NJ, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, combining hands-on 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 a projected job growth of 0.2% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in New Jersey earn an average of $21.23 per hour, translating to approximately $849 per week. 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.
