Sheet Metal Mechanic

M&E Global Resources is a defence contractor undertaking services on complex military equipment and aircraft for UK and US contractors. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sheet Metal Mechanic to join our team.

The Role
Based in Illesheim, Germany you’ll get to work alongside our dedicated workforce on a US Military base.

Prior experience as a Sheet Metal Mechanic will be required, although additional training will be provided on site.

This role is a fantastic chance for you to further develop your skills as a Sheet Metal Mechanic, working on a diverse range of equipment in an exciting environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to fulfil each of the following essential duties:

• Inspect and troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunctions; disassemble to point of trouble; adjust, repair, realign, fabricate, or replace defective components or assemblies.
• Assemble structural parts and components to meet requirements.
• Perform structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity.
• Ability to use jigs, fixtures, forms, and mouldings.
• Use metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.
• Incorporate authorised modifications and changes.
• Must have skill in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data including schematics and engineering drawings.
• Assemble repairs using special fasteners and adhesives.
• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment.
• Assess damage to aircraft structural components.
• Check repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
• Treat corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures.
• Store, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards.
• Post entries and maintain maintenance and inspection records.
• Input, validate, and analyse data processed to automated systems. Clears and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
• Recommend methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
• Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Deployment package and additional benefits
Our recruitment team will be happy to discuss the deployment package and additional benefits in more detail. Here is a general outline*:

• Extremely competitive rates of pay.
• Sign-On Bonus.
• £250 towards you travelling to Germany.
• Working hours Monday to Friday.
• Paid holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
• Annual Completion Bonus.
• Training given to enhance your skillset.
• Assistance with finding accommodation.
• All tools will be included on this contract.

This is a great opportunity to work overseas, continue a career in contracting or experience it for the first time.

Do you know someone who would be suitable for this role? We offer a referral fee of £250 for anyone you refer to this contract that we hire. They must be a new referral, previously unknown to us and complete 12 weeks work on contract.

* The deployment package varies from role to role and will depend on your current circumstances