AMEWAS, Inc., a growing Department of Defense (DoD)/ Federal Contractor, built on the premise of "Innovating Tomorrow's Solutions Today." We've created a close knit family culture focused on continual learning, professionalism and high-performance. Our customers give us praise for the quality of our product: our employees. Come find out why. The position: AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking highly motivated and talented Sheet Metal Technician to support the Aircraft Prototype System Division. This position is on a SCA contract which is subject to the terms and conditions of the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). This position is classified as AMEWAS labor category Technician. About the location: California, Maryland or Patuxent River, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary's. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required. A typical day as a Sheet Metal Technician may include: Using prior experience performing fabrication and installations of aircraft sheet metal modifications to apply quality control and quality assurance measurement and inspection techniques and principles to ensure conformance of aircraft modifications to aircraft sheet metal modification designs and standards. Applying Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the full range of principles, related to one or more quality assurance functional programs, and considerable skill in applying this knowledge to the planning and accomplishment of a variety of difficult and complex work assignments. Applying experience in quality assurance/control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques. Ability to operate hand held inspection tools (such as calipers, verniers, micrometers, gage pins, thread gages, height gages, bore gages, etc.) Ability to work with complex measuring equipment (such as a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Optical Comparator, Scanner etc.) Interpreting and applying mechanical and aircraft structural documentation to include CAD drawings and CAD files. Will apply comprehensive and thorough knowledge of commercial and military specifications, procedures and standards that govern mechanical modifications. In particular, modifications performed on air vehicles such as installing first article prototyping systems. Must-haves: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years' experience performing the stated functions. Extensive knowledge of related engineering and scientific disciplines sufficient to interactively ensure the integrity of the design effort with the intended platform. Candidates must be able to climb or crawl down into spaces where technicians have performed aircraft modification work that needs to be inspected. Therefore, this physical capability -to access areas on aircraft where work-requiring inspection has occurred, whether off the ground/aircraft desk, or in spaces under aircraft that are near the ground, or that are under aircraft decks/floors, is an inherent need for candidates to be able to perform. Ability to travel up to 25%. The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance. AMEWAS, Inc. requires employees to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 no later than 8 December 2021. An employee will be considered fully vaccinated when at least two (2) weeks have elapsed after the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 series or at least two (2) weeks have elapsed after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Skills crucial to success at AMEWAS, Inc.: Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets. Is reliable, possesses initiative, and works well as an individual or part of a team. Physical environment and working conditions: The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc. The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, overnight travel may be required. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Refer to a friend: If you know someone who may be interested, please share this posting. We are a growing team and there may be more opportunities like this one here at AMEWAS, Inc.! More about Us: AMEWAS, Inc. is a small, Veteran-run company that has been providing excellent technical, engineering, administrative, and management services to the Department of Defense for more than 35 years. At AMEWAS we understand the need for a successful work/life balance and are focused not just on fulfilling customers' needs, but ensuring our employees are a top priority as well. Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS easily recognizes and rewards performance, dedication and longevity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development, optimum working conditions, and unique benefits. AMEWAS participates with E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. It is the policy of AMEWAS, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Additionally, AMEWAS, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known or perceived disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may call 301-863-7102. Finally, AMEWAS, Inc. strictly follows guidelines regarding the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com for more information about our company, benefits & family! Our excellent benefits and perks include: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave Generous tuition & training assistance program Relocation assistance Sign-on bonuses Employee longevity recognition Community involvement & outreach Team building events Recognition program Wellness program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mobile service discount Discounted gym membership If interested, please submit your resume at