AVIATION SHEET METAL MECHANIC 3+ Years

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AVIATION SHEET METAL MECHANIC 3+ Years

Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Daher’s Industry Division site in Stuart, Florida is a key U.S. manufacturing facility specializing in the assembly of complex metallic and composite aerostructures for major commercial and defense aircraft programs. The site produces large, critical aircraft structures—including wings, fuselage sections, and structural assemblies—for leading aerospace customers such as Boeing and Gulfstream, combining advanced manufacturing, industrialization, and quality‑driven production processes. As part of Daher’s global Industry Division, the Stuart operation emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement while supporting high‑rate aerospace production and investing in workforce development, technology, and long‑term growth in the North American aerospace market. 

Up to $10,000 Sign-on bonus available, value depends on skill level. Relocation assistance is also available, depending on distance from Stuart, Florida. 

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Job Description:

Daher Aerospace in Stuart, Florida is seeking Senior Aviation Sheet Metal Mechanics to join our team. You will be a hands-on mechanic involved with the production and assembly of complex metallic and composite aerostructures helping ensure production and delivery goals are met.

3 plus years experience in heavy structures manufacturing is required.

Primary Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintain, modify, and install aircraft sheet metal and composite components.

• Fabricate and rework complex structural assemblies.

• Use precision measuring devices to ensure quality standards.

• Perform inspections and maintain accurate work records.

•  Work from engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.

What you’ll be doing day-to-day:

• Install, modify, and maintain aircraft structural sheet metal and composite components.

• Fabricate, assemble, and rework structural parts using a variety of fabrication techniques. Including cutting, bending, forming and heat treating to shape metal components.

• Use essential hand tools; drills, rivet guns, shears to cut, shape and assemble sheet metal components.

• Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, protractors, etc.) to ensure quality standards are being met.

• Perform inspections and maintain accurate documentation.

• Read and work from engineering drawings and production specifications.

What you need to have:

• 3+ years of experience as a sheet metal mechanic manufacturing heavy aircraft structures.

  • Preferably structural assembly on Boeing and Gulfstream products.

• Ability to follow written, electronic and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision.

• Able to use a variety of fabrication hand tools and precision measuring instruments to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work.

• Able to work from blueprints, sketches, work instructions.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently is required.

• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including required overtime as needed. May include evenings and weekends.

• Employment is contingent on passing the required hands-on plate test as well as verbal and/or virtual skills assessments.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift/move up to 30 lbs.; occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Frequent hand use; steady hand eye coordination

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping

• Ability