Sheet Metal Shop Technician
Hermeus· Manufacturing – Technicians
Los Angeles, CA$30k - $50kFull-timePosted 11mo ago
About the role
Sheet Metal Shop Technician responsible for set up, operation, and maintenance of advanced sheet metal cutting and forming equipment to produce precision aerospace-grade components, with mentorship of junior operators and collaboration with engineering.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and maintain sheet metal fabrication equipment including laser cutters, press brakes, rollers, English wheels, shrinker-stretchers, and related forming tools.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and flat patterns to ensure dimensional and quality requirements.
- Perform precision measurement and inspection using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and radius gauges.
- Work with manufacturing and design engineers to develop and refine fabrication processes for complex, tight-tolerance flight hardware.
- Execute basic assembly operations, including drilling, riveting, and fastening of metallic structures.
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on shop equipment to minimize downtime.
- Support and train operators on safe and efficient machine setup, operation, and best practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace; support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute feedback to improve work instructions, process documentation, and tooling designs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency; technical training or trade certification in sheet metal fabrication preferred.
- 3+ years of experience operating and maintaining machinery in a precision manufacturing or aerospace fabrication environment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with attention to precision and quality.
- Proficient in safe operation of sheet metal forming, cutting, and finishing equipment.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership from setup through inspection.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; collaboration with engineers, machinists, and technicians.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and varied positions.
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends to meet production goals.
Skills
Required:Sheet metal fabricationReading engineering drawingsPrecision measurement
Nice to have:Lean manufacturing
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, potential year-end bonuses
- Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Hermeus
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
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