Senior Level Metal Worker Jobs
Senior level metal worker jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex fabrication projects, quality outcomes, and the junior and mid-level workers who execute the work. Most openings are on-site roles across Automotive, with employers like Slate Auto, GTI Fabrication, and People Integra hiring at this level now.
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Work Schedule and Training Requirements
- Candidates must be available to work any shift, including weekends.
- Training will take place on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Required availability to start: January 11.
Job Overview
- You will be part of the Production Structures/Assembler team supporting the Greenville Production Team.
- The team is responsible for the production, build, repair, and delivery of F-16 and C-130 aircraft to customers.
- As a Production Structures/Assembler, F-16/C-130 Technician, you will be responsible for interpreting blueprints, fabricating assemblies, and installing and repairing various sheet metal and structural assemblies and subassemblies for F-16/C-130 aircraft using sheet metal tools.
The role also requires knowledge of aircraft structural assembly operations and maintenance, including:
- Precision drilling and reaming.
- Riveting and installation of various fasteners.
- Light structural repair and replacement of thin skins.
- Aircraft structural assembly, installation, and repair activities.
General Requirements and Physical Demands
The candidate will be required to:
- Understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
- Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or inside aircraft.
- Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Perform repetitive movements and work overhead.
- Work safely and efficiently while maintaining a clean, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) free work area.
- Properly use, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials and toxic or caustic chemicals in accordance with government regulations and company procedures.
- Mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing essential job functions, employees will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed to perform job tasks.
- Employees are regularly exposed to vibration.
Basic Qualifications
- F-16/C-130 specific structural experience or extensive experience with flight control work, including ailerons, rudders, flaps, etc.
- Experience with light structural repair and replacement of thin skins.
- 8+ years of aviation, heavy/light manufacturing, assembly, or repair experience.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to perform assembly and installation work using assembly jigs, fixtures, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and mechanics hand tools.
- Experience reading and interpreting written specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings, including understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.
Desired Qualifications
- Heavy/light aircraft structural repair or aircraft sheet metal experience.
- Aircraft structural modification or heavy/light structures overhaul experience.
- Aircraft assembly, maintenance, and/or modification experience. Commercial experience will also be considered.
- Experience with drill reaming, countersinking, and hydraulic installations.
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many Years of experience do you have working in an aerospace structural repair or Manufacturing environment?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenville, SC 29607 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Work Schedule and Training Requirements
- Candidates must be available to work any shift, including weekends.
- Training will take place on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Required availability to start: January 11.
Job Overview
- You will be part of the Production Structures/Assembler team supporting the Greenville Production Team.
- The team is responsible for the production, build, repair, and delivery of F-16 and C-130 aircraft to customers.
- As a Production Structures/Assembler, F-16/C-130 Technician, you will be responsible for interpreting blueprints, fabricating assemblies, and installing and repairing various sheet metal and structural assemblies and subassemblies for F-16/C-130 aircraft using sheet metal tools.
The role also requires knowledge of aircraft structural assembly operations and maintenance, including:
- Precision drilling and reaming.
- Riveting and installation of various fasteners.
- Light structural repair and replacement of thin skins.
- Aircraft structural assembly, installation, and repair activities.
General Requirements and Physical Demands
The candidate will be required to:
- Understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
- Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or inside aircraft.
- Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Perform repetitive movements and work overhead.
- Work safely and efficiently while maintaining a clean, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) free work area.
- Properly use, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials and toxic or caustic chemicals in accordance with government regulations and company procedures.
- Mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing essential job functions, employees will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed to perform job tasks.
- Employees are regularly exposed to vibration.
Basic Qualifications
- F-16/C-130 specific structural experience or extensive experience with flight control work, including ailerons, rudders, flaps, etc.
- Experience with light structural repair and replacement of thin skins.
- 8+ years of aviation, heavy/light manufacturing, assembly, or repair experience.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to perform assembly and installation work using assembly jigs, fixtures, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and mechanics hand tools.
- Experience reading and interpreting written specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings, including understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.
Desired Qualifications
- Heavy/light aircraft structural repair or aircraft sheet metal experience.
- Aircraft structural modification or heavy/light structures overhaul experience.
- Aircraft assembly, maintenance, and/or modification experience. Commercial experience will also be considered.
- Experience with drill reaming, countersinking, and hydraulic installations.
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many Years of experience do you have working in an aerospace structural repair or Manufacturing environment?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenville, SC 29607 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Senior Level Metal Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level metal worker job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for demonstrated ownership of fabrication projects from start to finish, not just the ability to follow instructions. Candidates who can read and interpret complex technical drawings, enforce quality standards, troubleshoot equipment or process failures independently, and mentor less experienced workers move to the front of the line. Certifications in welding, machining, or relevant trade disciplines strengthen an application considerably.
Which companies hire senior level metal workers?
Companies hiring senior level metal workers right now include Slate Auto, GTI Fabrication, and People Integra, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate among manufacturers, defense contractors, industrial fabricators, and infrastructure firms that run large-scale production operations requiring experienced hands in lead or supervisory shop roles.
Are there remote senior level metal worker jobs?
Yes, though most metal worker roles are hands-on and site-dependent. About 0% of senior level metal worker openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve project oversight, quality inspection coordination, estimating, or technical consulting rather than direct fabrication work on the shop floor.
What makes a metal worker role senior level?
A senior level metal worker role goes beyond executing tasks to owning outcomes. That means leading fabrication projects, setting process standards, making technical decisions without close supervision, and developing the skills of less experienced team members. Senior roles often carry responsibility for safety compliance, quality assurance, equipment maintenance planning, and coordinating with engineers or production managers to meet project specifications.
Which industries hire the most senior level metal workers?
Senior Level metal worker roles concentrate in Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they rely on precision fabrication, structural metalwork, or heavy manufacturing at a scale that requires experienced professionals who can manage complexity, maintain tight tolerances, and keep production moving efficiently.