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Valley Tool & Mfg., Inc.
Former (aerospace manufacturing)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Sheet Metal Fabricator or Mechanic fabricates and installs parts or products made with thin sheet metal, such as heating and air-conditioning ducts used in construction or parts used in aircraft manufacturing.
$71,379 / year median in Connecticut
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Former (aerospace manufacturing) Valley Tool & Mfg., Inc. Milford, CT Job Details Full-time From $19 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications ERP systems High school diploma or GED Manufacturing standard operating procedures Assembly Manual handling Manufacturing Full Job Description Fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal parts and products by performing the following duties in an aerospace manufacturing environment. This is a 2nd shift position 3:30PM-12:00AM Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but, are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as required. Forming of Sheet Metal parts to required specifications. Hand forming as well as hammer form and rubber press form. Other tasks to support forming operation - such as polishing parts and deburring. Signs into and tracks work using an ERP system. Capable of diagnosing simple issues with parts, able to work with technical staff to diagnose more complex issues. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products. Follows documentation to select gauge and type of sheet metal such as copper, steel, or aluminum, or titanium. Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts or uses templates. Inspects each operation for conformance to prints / specifications. Moving products to other areas as needed. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Prior experience is a plus but not required. Willing to train mechanically apt person. Ability to add and subtract and have a basic understanding of geometry.