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Sheet Metal Technician (1st Shift)

Barnes Aerospace
East Granby, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026

Why Barnes Aerospace?

Barnes Aerospace offers competitive wages, shift differentials, 401k savings plan, paid time off, holidays, and much more! We’re more than a company, we’re a team. When you join our team, you’ll be part of an innovative, industry renowned provider of solutions for a broad customer base in the aerospace market.

If you’re a team player, enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, and looking for more than just a job, apply today and take your career to new heights with Barnes Aerospace!

 

Position Details:

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

 

Your Expertise:

  • 1-4 years of sheet metal, shop assembly experience
  • Ability to cross train to support all areas of Sheet Metal Assembly
  • Ability to lift heavy materials and tools
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
  • Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to solve complex issues

 

Is your expertise different from the above?  If you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn and new trade or skill, we want to hear from you.  Apply today!

 

Your Challenge:

  • Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how to where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products
  • Measure, mark dimensions and lay out materials to be installed using tools such as scribes, micrometers, Vernier, calipers, etc.
  • Use hand and power tools to trim, buff, smooth, file and grind metal surfaces and joints of parts that have been assembled to ensure safety and seamless appearance.
  • Fasten details on aircraft and industrial engine components using rivets, fasteners, bolts, etc.

 

Education Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed.

 

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