SHEET METAL MECHANIC

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time SHEET METAL MECHANIC WG-3806-5/10, to work at the Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) with 309 AMXG at JBSA RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE located in UNIVERSAL CITY, TX. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

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Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

Roster may be used to fill vacancies Complex wide for the next 90 days.

This position will be used to fill multiple shifts (day, swing and grave).

2026 Salary Range: ($47,270-$78,805)/ Yearly with locality

Job Open Date: 10/22/2026

Job Close Date: 11/06/2026

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

The primary purpose of this position is To plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and install complex aircraft sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies that have combined straight and curved edges of irregular curves and planes.

The organizational goals or objectives of this position are: To overhaul, and modify USAF jet fighter, cargo, bomber, reconnaissance, or fly by wire type of aircraft until they are airworthy.

Qualifications:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain Security clearance

- This is designated Drug Testing Position

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)

- The employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include overtime, and/or days, swings, or owl shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc.

- The employee may be required to work during base exercises, contingencies or emergency situations.

- The employee may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial Locations for both training and mission accomplishment or for required schooling.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of any metals used in the trade, e.g., stainless steel, magnesium, and alloys; and of advanced shop mathematics and principles of radial-line development combined with parallel-line development to calculate and scribe patterns involving combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes.

2. Knowledge of safety and environmental standards, regulations, and requirements.

3. Skill in planning, laying out work in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal parts and components that have combined straight and curved edges, and irregular angles, planes, and curves; in using complicated measuring instruments such as protractors; calipers; snap ring, height, depth, dial, and screw pitch gauges; and other hand measuring devices; and in using a wide variety of hand and power tools such as crimping, burring, turning, and bending machines, and soldering and welding machines.

4. Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.

5. Ability to examine aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, dents, and loose or missing rivets and determine the type and extent of repairs needed to restore original strength; and to make repairs by manufacturing and installing new parts and reinforcing, patching, and replacing defective parts.

6. Ability to use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at:

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.