Sheet Metal Workers (Skill Levels II, III, and IV)

Position Title: Sheet Metal Workers (Skill Levels II, III, and IV)

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Division: Potowatomi Defense Operations, LLC

Clearance: This position requires an Active Secret Clearance

**The hiring of this position is contingent upon contract award**

Position Summary

Potawatomi Defense Operations, LLC (a federal government contractor) seeks qualified full-time Sheet Metal Workers with a Secret clearance to support the Rapid Development Integration Facility (RDIF) support contract, onsite at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, assemble, and install prototype and standard equipment on a large variety of aircraft, ranging from single-engine airplanes to complex, multi-engine turbojets, and helicopters.
• Install prototype equipment on aircraft and make modifications to the existing airframes.
• Coordinates with project engineer personnel throughout the project, and provides technical assistance to project engineers, contractors and factory representatives.
• Performs sheet metal repairs to a variety of aircraft, possess an in-depth knowledge of sheet metal materials and repair techniques.
• Uses tools and equipment associated with a sheet metal shop, such as protractors, calipers, pitch gauges, crimping tools/machines, forming machines, lathes, milling machines, saws and drilling presses.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and rudimentary drawings.
• Familiar with military technical manuals, technical orders, modification work orders and blueprints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance.
• HS or equivalent formal apprenticeship program with experience in the essential duties and responsibilities shown above.
• Skill Level II - 2 years of experience, Skill Level III - 3 years, and Skill Level IV - 4 or more years.
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience with aviation is highly desirable.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension).
• Capable of passing background investigation and periodic drug testing.
  
  

Additional Qualifying Factors:

• Legally eligible to work in the United States (proof of eligibility will be required upon offer of employment).
• Possess a valid driver's license (any state), ability to operate a motor vehicle, able to provide clean driving record and current vehicle insurance coverage.
• Eligible for access onto military installations following background and security checks.
• Flexibility with work schedule is mandatory because it impacts the ability to support and serve military.
  
  

Working Environment:

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  Office/Manufacturing Facility setting.
  

Physical Demands:

• Low impact, office setting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families. Our offerings include medical and prescription drug plans, dental coverage, group life insurance, and options for supplemental life insurance to provide additional protection. We also provide short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs to help employees manage personal and professional needs. Our package also includes identity theft protection and a competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, giving employees valuable resources to protect their future and achieve long-term financial goals.

EEO Statement:

Potawatomi Defense Operations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Potawatomi Defense Operations, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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