Sheet Metal Fabricator

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator in Camarillo, CA!

The Aircraft Sheet Metal Fabricator is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and installation of C130 cowling and other critical aircraft sheet metal components. This role requires a high level of skill in reading and interpreting legacy 2D blueprints and schematics, forming and assembling precision sheet metal parts, and using a wide range of hand and power tools in accordance with aerospace standards and workmanship requirements. The position supports production, repair, and modification activities while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Fabricate, assemble, fit, and install critical aircraft sheet metal parts in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read, interpret, and work from legacy 2D blueprints, mylars, sketches, and work instructions.
• Lay out, cut, form, bend, roll, and shape aluminum and other aircraft-grade sheet metal materials.
• Drill, deburr, countersink, and prepare parts for assembly using proper aerospace techniques.
• Perform precision riveting (solid, blind, and specialty fasteners) to meet structural and cosmetic requirements.
• Assemble complex sheet metal structures, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and clearances.
• Use measuring tools to verify dimensions, tolerances, and conformity to drawings.
• Identify and resolve fit-up issues; work with engineering and quality teams on discrepancies or nonconformances.
• Perform rework and repair operations in accordance with approved repair data and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Accurately complete production of travelers, inspection records, and other required documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, and workmanship.

This is a temporary assignment, working now through July. Schedule is 6am-2:30pm. Pay rate is $30-36/hour.

Required skills and knowledge include:

• Strong ability to read and interpret legacy 2D blueprints, GD&T, and written instructions.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft sheet metal fabrication and assembly practices.
• Experience working with critical flight or structural components, including cowling and close-tolerance assemblies.
• Understanding aircraft materials, fasteners, and corrosion prevention methods.
• Ability to work with tight tolerances and high cosmetic and structural standards.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production environment.

Tools and equipment knowledge:

• Must be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of common aircraft sheet metal tools and equipment, including but not limited to:
• Hand tools: rivet guns, bucking bars, hand squeezers, clecos, drill motors, countersinks, deburring tools, files, snips
• Measuring and layout tools: calipers, micrometers, steel rules, squares, protractors, height gauges
• Forming and fabrication tools: brakes, shears, rollers, presses, stretchers/shrinkers, mallets
• Drilling and fastening equipment: pneumatic drills, reamers, dimpling tools, rivet sets
• Power tools and support equipment as required for aircraft sheet metal fabrication

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training in aircraft sheet metal or structures preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in aircraft sheet metal fabrication and assembly.
• Experience with complex aircraft structural assemblies is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in the aerospace industry is highly desired.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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