Full-Time

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Copper River Family of Companies

Copper River Family of Companies

51-200 employees

Manages SBA 8(a) operating companies

No salary listed

Warner Robins, GA, USA

In Person

On-site at Robins Air Force Base; no remote option stated.

Bachelor's, Certification

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Airframe Certificate
  • 1-3 years civilian or military aircraft sheet metal experience
  • Prior experience planning, laying out work in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal parts and components that have combined straight and curved edges, and irregular angles, planes, and curves
  • Proven experience using hand and power tools such as hammers, chisels, hand snips, band and circle saws, squaring shears, seamers, bar folders, brakes, and stakes, and operating complex hand and power machines such as slip roll forming machines, box and pan brakes, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, crimpers and beading machines, and soldering and welding equipment
  • Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of metals used in the trade such as stainless steel, magnesium, and alloys, and of advanced shop mathematics and principles of radial-line development combined with parallel-line development to calculate and scribe patterns involving combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes
  • Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces
  • Using complicated measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, snap ring, height, depth, dial, and screw pitch gauges, and other hand measurement devices to measure plans and projects
  • Ability to examine aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, dents, and loose or missing rivets and determine the type and extent of repairs needed to restore original strength, and to make repairs by manufacturing and installing new parts and reinforcing, patching, and replacing defective parts
Responsibilities
  • Develop patterns and lay out, cut, form, join, assemble, and install metal parts, items, and assemblies
  • Plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal structures that have combined straight and curved edges, and irregular angles, planes, and curves
  • Evaluate structural damage to aircraft sheet metal systems or items to be manufactured, repaired, or modified, and examine aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, dents, and loose or missing rivets
  • Determine the type and extent of repairs needed to restore original strength to components such as frames, stringers, bulkheads, spars, ribs, and stiffeners
Copper River Family of Companies

Copper River Family of Companies

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Copper River Family of Companies is a portfolio of industry-leading operating companies owned by the Native Village of Eyak. The group participates in the SBA 8(a) program (active since 2006, including current and graduated members) and offers customized solutions and services to clients. The companies deliver their offerings through multiple specialized subsidiaries, combining federal contracting experience with tailored services across diverse industries. The approach centers on leveraging 8(a) status and the collective strengths of the portfolio to meet client needs with personalized, scalable solutions. The goal is to provide clients with practical, customized services while helping participants grow and sustain their businesses within a community-focused organization.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Beavercreek, Ohio

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • TPG brought $36.9 million trailing-12-month prime revenue and strong State Department exposure.
  • GSA eLibrary shows Copper River Cyber Solutions contract 47QTCA26D0079 runs through 2046.
  • Copper Lights targets Department of War and Space Force missions with mentor-protégé backing.

What critics are saying

  • Integration of TPG and Copper Lights distracts teams during 2026 proposal cycles.
  • Copper River still depends on federal contract vehicles, especially STARS III ending July 2026.
  • A missed recompete or JV underperformance would squeeze growth and valuation fast.

What makes Copper River Family of Companies unique

  • Owned by Native Village of Eyak, giving tribally owned federal contracting access.
  • January 22, 2026 acquisition of The Prospective Group deepened cybersecurity, analytics, modernization.
  • July 23, 2026 Copper Lights JV added By Light scale for defense pursuits.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays