SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT/PAINTER)

Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in the repair, coating or manufacture of aircraft structural components Develops patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes. Operates and maintains complex hand and power tools and equipment such as sliproll forming machines, box and pan brakes, beading and tubing machines to fabricate and repair items Prepares surfaces and applies protective coatings to a variety of materials, such as sheet metal, honeycomb, radomes, and composites then correctly disposes of hazardous waste products Utilizes safety practices, Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and AF Environmental Compliance Assessment Management Program (ECAMP) environmental protection practices and procedures and complies with security regulations, directives and policies. Cleans work area and equipment.