We are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Mechanic with expertise in sheet metal fabrication, riveting, and aircraft structures, particularly Bombardier corporate aircraft. The successful candidate will handle repairs from start to finish, including inspection, evaluation, and execution of maintenance/repair requirements for airframe components using technical manuals, service bulletins, and other approved data.

Responsibilities

• Perform sheet metal fabrication, riveting, assembling, and disassembling of aircraft structures.
• Handle repairs from start to finish, including inspection, evaluation, and liaison work.
• Provide technical information to engineers for developing repairs beyond approved data scope.
• Perform approved repair operations on sheet metal and other structures.
• Overhaul mechanical assemblies, including repairs and part replacements.
• Document maintenance/repair actions per company and FAA requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

• 2+ years of experience in sheet metal fabrication and riveting.
• 2+ years of experience working on aircraft structures.
• Ability to rivet, drill, ream, fabricate, and assemble sheet metal components.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and mechanical and structural repair prints/drawings.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and their application.
• Intermediate computer skills, including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with aircraft structures.
• Experience in mentoring or a prior lead role is a plus.
• FAA Airframe certification is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Effective communication skills for technical subject matter.

Join a company that offers immediate benefits and 401k, with the opportunity to work hands-on with aircraft parts and components. Experience the repair and overhaul of aircraft parts, ensuring long-term stability. Enjoy working on premier aircraft structures like Bombardier corporate aircraft, with a 2nd shift offering a three-day weekend every weekend.

Work Environment

The work environment is a family-owned shop with about 35 employees, where the owner remains actively involved in daily operations. The company offers a first shift from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm, and a second shift with four 10-hour days, providing a three-day weekend.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomfield, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Bloomfield,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2025.

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.