Sheet Metal Structural Assembler/Mechanic

4 weeks ago


Vero Beach, Florida, United States Piper Aircraft Full time
Job Description

Sheet Metal Structural Assembler/Mechanic (Full Time)

Department: All Openings, Manufacturing - Experienced

Sheet Metal Structural Assemblers/Mechanics compensation range (based on experience level) $22- $38.50/hr

Piper Aircraft strives to be your Employer of Choice. We understand the value of investing in our employees and partner with them to take their career to the next level.

We currently have opportunities in our newly launched Career Progression program that allows for flexibility and employee-driven career growth opportunities.

We offer day, evening, weekend, and part-time shifts with differential pay for evening and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the team in the production of high-quality Piper aircraft that support the Piper Aircraft brand.
  • Follow Piper drawings, process specifications (PPS), and other manufacturing instructions to meet or exceed planned production and delivery schedules while maximizing company resources to achieve company goals.
  • Perform or assist in assembling aircraft sheet metal structural assemblies, including wing spars, wing sections, fuselage sections, and associated flight controls.
  • Drill out, countersink, dimple, ream, and chamfer holes on structural assemblies using air-operated and electric hand drills, auto-feed drills, drill baskets, drill guides, countersinks, dimplers, and other common sheet metal assembly tools.
  • Trim assemblies to fit and hand lay out parts maintaining designed gap tolerances, rivet edge distance requirements, and other design features where parts are not fabricated to net dimensions.
  • Apply sealants on pressurized fuselage sections, fuel bays, and other structural joints as necessary.
  • Operate routers and grinders in areas requiring precision dimensions, such as cabin windows, structural butt joints, etc.
  • Install mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system parts and accessories.
  • Inspect and buy off own and other team members' work using Piper inspection certifications.
  • Maintain the department's compliance with Piper QAM/QIM and FAA requirements.
  • Interface within the department to resolve quality concerns in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Rework discrepancies as necessary.
  • Assist with performing major and regular Material Review Board repairs, Standard repairs, and modifications of aircraft due to customer-directed or design changes.
  • Conduct training and cross-training of team members to attain acceptable levels of performance.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts to improve the team's performance, including schedule delivery, reduction of late work, elimination of quality defects & scrap, increasing productivity, and generating cost reductions.
  • Assist the department in maintaining effective Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD, and Tool Control, 5S, and other assigned programs.
  • Perform duties as assigned by supervision.

Career Path:

  • Sheet Metal Structural Assembler I: $22/hr - $26/hr
  • Sheet Metal Structural Assembler II: $25/hr - $29/hr
  • Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic I: $28/hr - $34/hr
  • Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic II: $32/hr - $36.50/hr
  • Senior Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic: $34/hr - $38.50/hr

Minimum Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Related Sheet Metal Assembly Experience Requirements:
    • Sheet Metal Structural Assembler I: 2-5 years of experience
    • Sheet Metal Structural Assembler II: 5 years of experience
    • Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic I: 2 years of Structural Assembler experience
    • Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic II: 5 years of Mechanic experience
    • Senior Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic: 5 years of Mechanic experience
  • Ability to work scheduled shift and hours, including overtime
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Use of hand and power tools as required
  • Follow all safety procedures
  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Adhere to Piper Drawings, Process Specifications (PPS), and other manufacturing instructions

Piper Benefits Overview Core Health Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision

Piper Provided Benefits (Basic):

  • Basic Life
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 16 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • 11 company holidays

Voluntary Benefits:

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD Buy-Up)
  • Accident Plan
  • Critical Illness
  • Universal Life (Whole Life Policy)
  • Hospital StayPay
  • Preferred Legal Plan


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