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Sheetmetal Specialist - Battle Creek, MI

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Battle Creek, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

The Sheetmetal Specialist performs repairs and alterations to sheet metal and composites. Fabricates and installs aircraft parts and assemblies in accordance with FAA requirements, and Duncan Aviation generated data and approved procedures in a safe, clean and organized work area.

Essential Job Functions

With limited supervision, fabricates parts, assemblies and antenna doublers from metal stock, and composites using correct fasteners in accordance with FAA approved documents.

With limited supervision, installs new and fabricated parts, assemblies, and antenna doublers in specified aircraft locations in pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft. Works with senior technicians and Engineering team members to concurrently design installations as needed. Identifies locations for secondary avionics system components such as relays, terminal strips, terminal blocks, etc.

With limited supervision, disassembles and reassembles aircraft interior, instrument panels and avionics equipment bays prior to and/or following the installation of aircraft, using proper handling and storage techniques.

With limited supervision, performs appropriate corrosion control processes upon completion of parts and fixtures before installation.

With limited supervision, enters a description of work completed on the work order and other required paperwork, documents all removal and installation of aircraft parts and accessories according to Installation procedures, and maintains personal training log.

Demonstrates a knowledge and use of technical reference materials, i.e. aircraft technical manuals, parts catalogs, fabrication and specification manuals and AC43-13 1A/2A.

Maintains current industry, equipment and FAA knowledge by attending factory classes, OJT and by researching and reading technical documents, trade publications, FAR's, etc. Assists lesser experienced technicians in interpreting Company policies and the FAR's.

Available to work all department alternate shifts as needed, and able to accomplish road trips within the United States and also other countries as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Auto req ID

469351BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Operations

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Job Specific Requirements

Licenses/Certificates: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving records; respirator fit eligible

Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required

Physical: Routinely lifts 50 lbs.; reads small print; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; works in confined spaces; works in heights above four feet; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting

Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments

Education and Experience

Sheetmetal Specialist I

High school diploma or equivalent required

One year previous sheetmetal, aircraft structures, fabrication or related experience preferred

Sheetmetal Specialist II

High school diploma or equivalent required

Two years previous sheetmetal, aircraft structures, fabrication or related experience required

Sheetmetal Specialist III

High school diploma or equivalent required

Four years previous sheetmetal, aircraft structures, fabrication or related experience required

Available Benefits

Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.

Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.

Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).

Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed

Participate in Duncan Aviation’s Tool Account Program, to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments

Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.

City*

Battle Creek

State*

Michigan

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Duncan Aviation

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