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Experienced Sheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts) - Houston, TX

Textron Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026

About the role

Experienced Sheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts) - Houston, TX(

Job Number:

 343792)
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

 

What you will be doing as a Sheet Metal Technician: 

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):

  • Project Planning: Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and methods using blueprints and instructions

  • Sheet Metal Layout: Lay out and alter sheet metal parts based on blueprints, drawings, and instructions

  • 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

  • Metal Fabrication: Bend, form, and drill various metals, ensuring precise fabrication of parts

  • Hole Preparation: Set up for countersinking, dimpling, and deburring holes and cut lines 

Qualifications

 

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Company

Textron Inc.

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