Job Title: Sheet Metal Mechanic

Location: Greenville, SC

Pay Rate: $35.00/hr - $38.00/hr (per diem available for qualified travelers)

Job Description

As a Sheet Metal Mechanic, you will be responsible for planning, laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing both internal and external aircraft structures. This includes working on flight control frames, skins, and surfaces for aircraft modification in line with technical manuals, engineering drawings, and FAA regulations. You will fabricate various parts using forms, press brakes, and other shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out sheet metal work for aircraft structures.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install components using technical manuals and engineering drawings.
• Repair both internal and external structures of aircraft including flight control frames and surfaces.
• Utilize forms, press brakes, and various other shop tools for fabrication.
• Perform heavy structures and sheet metal repair.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience in structural mechanics or aircraft sheet metal and repair.
• Recent sheet metal experience in general aviation, fabrication, and thin metal work.
• Experience with aircraft structural maintenance and modification.
• Proficiency in riveting, countersinking, and shimming.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility.
• Familiarity with depot level and heavy maintenance.
• Ability to work with aircraft systems and modifications.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team at one of the largest companies in the aerospace and defense industry, offering opportunities in aeronautics, missiles and fire control, rotary and mission systems, and space systems. Benefit from working in a climate-controlled facility with a focus on innovation and technological advancement.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled facility with the opportunity to train on the first shift (5:30am-4pm) before being assigned to either the first or second shift (3:00pm-1:30am). No tools are required for this position.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of GREENVILLE, SC.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in GREENVILLE,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.