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Example sheet metal operator requirements on a job description

Sheet metal operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in sheet metal operator job postings.
Sample sheet metal operator requirements
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings
  • Experience in using various sheet metal machinery and tools
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations in sheet metal operations
  • Ability to measure and cut sheet metal accurately
  • Physical ability to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects
Sample required sheet metal operator soft skills
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and supervisors
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality workmanship
  • Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and find solutions
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to new processes

Sheet metal operator job description example 1

Corporate Job Bank sheet metal operator job description

1st- 7:00AM-3:30PM Monday- Friday

2nd- 2:00PM-10:30PM Monday -Friday

3rd- 9:00PM-5:30AM Sunday-Thursday

Location: 35th Ave & Indian School

Pay: $18-$27/hour

Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following; other duties may be assigned.

· Perform any combination of the following duties with direct supervision and on the job training for a minimum of six months.

· Complete Deburr operation per work order callout

· Complete any paperwork associated with their work instructions or job function.

· Perform work in all areas of shop as designated by supervision on an as needed basis.

· Keep work area clean at all times (5 S’s)

· Perform advanced precision deburring of metals

· Use hand tools

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· High school diploma or GED

· Acceptable aptitudes and communication skills

· Minimum Vision requirements; Near and far vision of 20/30 in both eyes corrected or uncorrected

· Manuel dexterity to handle small delicate parts and hand held standard measuring equipment at the same time

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

· Excellent communication and cooperation

Preferred Specialized Training

· Height gage

· Digital Calipers

· Pi tape

· Micrometers

· Polishing/Deburr

· Bench Grinder

· Bead Blaster

· Disc Sander

· Belt Sander

Corporate Job Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Sheet metal operator job description example 2

Elwood Staffing sheet metal operator job description


Elwood Staffing is looking to hire a Sheet Metal Operator for a manufacturing company in Longview, TX! Monday-Friday 10pm-6:30am $16/hr!


Company Profile

This client is a manufacturing company in Longview, TX!


What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • And More!

Sheet Metal Operator Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $16.00 to $16.00 /hour
  • Full Time and Part Time work available
  • Weekend work required
  • Third Shift (Monday through Friday from 10:00pm to 06:00pm)
  • Operating brake presses, punch presses, and benders
  • Cuts, bends, and shapes sheet metal to required dimensions.
  • Connects pieces or secures seams by riveting, rolling, soldering, or using steel screws.
  • Reading blueprints
  • Using tape measures and protractors

Sheet Metal Operator Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience with sheet metal, or with brake or punch presses
  • Ability to read a tape measure and protractor
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.


Our commitment to you: Real People. Fast job offers. No Robots.


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Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! !


Longview, TX

414 W. Loop 281 Ste. 4

Longview, TX 75604



*See above for qualifications

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Sheet metal operator job description example 3

Textron sheet metal operator job description

To setup and operate a variety of machines to fabricate/form a variety of aircraft components into aircraft parts\.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Works from blueprints, oral and written instructions to hand form and straighten a variety of parts\.

+ Straightens or forms parts using hammers, drills, lead bars, shrinkers, stretchers, sanders and other fabrication equipment\.

+ Operates router, water knife, saws, shaper and drill press to cut and shape metal parts in accordance with pre\-determined shop standards by using standard or recognized shop practices\.

+ Perform routine deburr operations such as sanding, grinding, and finishing parts in accordance with accepted shop standards\.

+ Uses a variety of hand and power tools to form, straighten, route, drill, shear and deburr a variety of parts\.

+ Smooths out and hand works all surfaces on a variety of production skin parts in accordance with specifications, making essential decisions involving the use of precise judgment\.

+ Checks and straightens parts in a thorough manner to meet desired shape and surface appearance of a high quality\.

+ Uses common metal forming and trimming tools such as hand shears, drills and hammers, etc\. and operates sheet metal equipment such as shrinker, stretcher and crimpers\.

+ May perform rework and modification of a complex nature\.

+ Uses some measuring devices which include straightedge, scale and feeler gauges\.

+ Responsible only for own work\.

+ Maintain clean and orderly work area\.

+ Perform other related duties as required\.

**Qualifications**

EDUCATION:

High school education or equivalent certificate, or a bronze\-level WorkKeys certification\. Uses simple arithmetic, blueprints, specifications, and some measuring instruments\.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires 1\-3 years combined experience operating relevant equipment\.

Take your career higher at Textron Aviation:

+ Competitive starting salaries with growth potential

+ Health benefits beginning day one

+ Tuition assistance and continuing education programs

+ Paid holidays

+ Relocation assistance \(terms and conditions apply\)

+ Flight training courses and bonuses \(terms and conditions apply\)

Come feel the pride **\.**

**This role is eligible for $4,000 \(pre\-tax\) sign\-on bonus \(effective 7/28/2022 - 12/31/2022\)**

**EEO Statement**

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

**Pay Transparency Policy Statement**

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant\. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is \(a\) in response to a formal complaint or charge, \(b\) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or \(c\) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information\.

**Job** Manufacturing

**Primary Location** US\-Kansas\-Wichita

**Recruiting Company** Textron Aviation

**Schedule** Full\-time

**Job Level** Individual Contributor

**Shift** Second Shift
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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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