KIHOMAC

System integration, development, manufacturing services

Master Craftsman Sheet Metal Technician

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLayton, UT, USA$26 - $30 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least 10 years of professional experience in the required task area is required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to assess, install, and modify equipment and inspect machinery.
Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp, and reach with hands and arms; handle and operate hand and power tools and machine controls; perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements; stand for prolonged periods while operating machinery; follow safety protocols and wear appropriate protective gear; and safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
An Associate’s Degree in management or a technical/scientific discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all phases of aircraft structural repair, including manufacturing parts and assemblies.
Identify and fabricate tooling and support jig and fixture requirements.
Input and review engineering designs and work with engineers to write work instructions.
Interpret military specifications and FAA regulations, and read and understand aircraft drawings and blueprints.
Install and remove solid rivets, blind rivets, hi-lok, rivet nuts, and specialty fasteners.
Use bending, cutting, shrinking/stretching machines, press brakes, metal shears, hand and pneumatic tools, and specialty tooling; create or modify tooling.
Work within specified tolerances, drill holes, and ream holes to final size.
Use in-process inspection procedures and inspect parts and assemblies to meet military specifications.
Oversee test or project events as assigned by the Production Manager and report status and results.
Multitask and work on multiple projects daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Master Craftsman Sheet Metal Technician

KIHOMAC · Layton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-05

Workplace: on_site

Department: SSD-PMG - Precision Manufacturing Group

Description

Perform all phases of aircraft structural repair to include manufacturing parts and assemblies, including:
Identification and fabrication of tooling, jig/fixture requirements and support
Input/review of engineering designs, work with engineers to write work instructions
Interpret military specifications, FAA regulations and read/understand aircraft drawings/blueprints
Working knowledge of installation/removal of solid rivets, blind rivets, hi-lok, rivet nuts and specialty fasteners
Use of bending, cutting, shrinking/stretching machine, press brake, metal shears, hand and pneumatic tools, specialty tooling and ability to create/modify tooling
Ability to work within specified tolerances, drilling holes and reaming holes to final size
Utilize knowledge of in-process inspection procedures, inspection of parts/assemblies to meet military specifications
Oversee test or project events as assigned by Production Manager, report status and results.
Must be able to multi task and work multiple projects daily
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

High School diploma or equivalent required
Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred

Experience:

10+ years of professional experience in the required task area required

Security:

Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

Able to assess, install, and modify equipment, and inspect machinery
Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp and reach with hands and arms, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls
Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements
Prolonged periods of standing while operating machinery
Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, etc.) for the assigned task
Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds at a time

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $26-$ 30 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

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About the Company

KIHOMAC

System integration, development, manufacturing services

KIHOMAC provides end-to-end engineering and manufacturing services for defense and commercial customers. It handles integration, development, manufacturing, and services, coordinating hardware, software, and systems to deliver complete solutions. The company emphasizes detailed processes and strict quality standards to produce trusted outcomes, aiming to meet stringent requirements across both government and industry programs. Its differentiators are its rigorous quality controls, breadth of capabilities (from design to delivery to support), and its willingness to work across both defense and commercial markets. The goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality, mission-critical systems that meet customer specifications and compliance standards.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $2.4M
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2003

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