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TextronSheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts) - Indianapolis, IN
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LocationUnited States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
Reposted once in the last 6 monthsEarliest listing first seen Oct 18, 2026
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High School education or GED
Minimum 2 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience
Familiarity with FAA AC 43.13-1B and aircraft structure repair manuals
Skills in identifying types of corrosions and corrosion removal procedures
Knowledge of application and removal of wash etch and Alodine material
Experience in applying primer
Ability to identify rivets, bolts, screws, nuts and washers
Benefits
401(k)
Education assistance
Flight training bonus
Fertility assistance
Adoption assistance
Childcare assistance
What you will be doing as a Sheet Metal Technician:
About the role
In this role, you can expect to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for general aviation aircraft. You’ll set up and operate fabricating machines, shape metal using various tools, and join parts with soldering and welding equipment. Your expertise will ensure seamless and smooth joints and surfaces.
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
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Project Planning: Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and methods using blueprints and instructions
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Sheet Metal Layout: Lay out and alter sheet metal parts based on blueprints, drawings, and instructions
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Riveting and Removal: Perform rivet and sheet metal component removal, and install solid and blind rivets with various tools including rivet guns and squeeze tools
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Metal Fabrication: Bend, form, and drill various metals, ensuring precise fabrication of parts
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Hole Preparation: Set up for countersinking, dimpling, and deburring holes and cut lines
What you need to be successful:
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High School education, or a GED is required
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A minimum 2 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience is required
Nice to have
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Familiarity with FAA AC 43. 13-1B and aircraft structure repair manuals is helpful
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Skills in identifying types of corrosions and corrosion removal procedures are helpful
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Knowledge of the application and removal of wash etch and Alodine material is helpful
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Experience in applying primer is helpful
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Ability to identify rivets, bolts, screw, nuts and washer is helpful
Why join us?
Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.
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401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
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Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
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Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
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Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
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Free financial consultations and guidance
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Explore more benefits here
At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.
About the company
Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!