Lead Sheet Metal Technician
Millington, MI - USA
Job Summary
GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.
In keeping with this goal each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits such as vacations and holidays and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits and policies to better meet present and future requirements.
Position Lead Sheet Metal Technician (Aircraft Structures / MRO)
The Lead Sheet Metal Technician is responsible for performing and overseeing structural sheet metal repairs modifications and installations on aircraft in a maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) environment. This role requires strong structural repair experience leadership ability and the ability to support heavy maintenance operations on widebody aircraft. Military sheet metal experience will be considered.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform structural sheet metal repairs and modifications on aircraft components and structures
- Lead and support sheet metal technicians during heavy maintenance and modification activities
- Remove repair and replace aircraft structural components including skins panels floor beams frames and supports
- Fabricate and install sheet metal parts such as brackets doublers and reinforcements
- Read and interpret SRMs blueprints engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Perform drilling riveting cutting fitting and structural assembly tasks
- Troubleshoot structural discrepancies and determine corrective actions
- Ensure all work is completed in compliance with FAA regulations and company standards
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality and airworthiness
- Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records
- Maintain a clean safe and organized work environment
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Leadership Provides guidance and support to sheet metal teams
- Communication Communicates clearly with team members and leadership
- Dependability Maintains reliability and accountability
- Initiative Takes ownership of repairs and project completion
- Teamwork Works collaboratively in a heavy maintenance environment
- Work Quality Ensures precision and compliance in all structural work performed
- Safety Follows safety procedures and promotes a safe work environment
- Problem Solving Diagnoses and resolves structural repair issues effectively
Summary of Education Experience & Certification
High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 4 years of aircraft sheet metal experience required
- Widebody aircraft experience required
- Military sheet metal experience considered
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of aircraft structural repair and sheet metal practices
- Experience performing heavy structural repairs and modifications on aircraft
- Ability to read and interpret SRMs engineering drawings and technical manuals
- Experience with drilling riveting fitting and sheet metal fabrication
- Ability to fabricate and install structural components and reinforcements
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced MRO or heavy maintenance environment
- Leadership experience or ability to guide and support technicians
- Must provide own tools
- Ability to lift stand and work in various physical positions throughout the shift
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The GAL Aerospace Group of Companies is a North American based ‘super sub-tier’ supplier to the aerospace interiors market. Divisions operate as centers of