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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 Stuttgart, 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