SHEET METAL WORKER (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

About the role

As a Sheet Metal Worker, you will first be qualified through the shipyards state of the art welding school. The Sheetmetal Department is a highly versatile team of craftsmen that are responsible for fabricating, assembling and installing a wide variety of Components on Aircraft Carriers, Submarines and other Surface Ships. These Sheet Metal components include, but are not limited to ventilation systems, metal joiner bulkheads and framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders and handrails, foundations, weapons spaces and wet spaces. As a sheet metal worker you will perform work governed by detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines. The tools of the trade include a variety of hand tools and power tools/equipment to include drills, rivet guns, grinders, miter saws, band saws, nibblers, plasma arc cutters, rollers, shears, press brakes and CNC fabricators. The Sheet Metal Department will provide formal and on the job training (basic sheet metal/tack welding) as well as any job specific training requirements.

Responsibilities

• First qualified through the shipyards state of the art welding school
• Responsible for fabricating, assembling and installing a wide variety of Sheet Metal components on Aircraft Carriers, Submarines and other Surface Ships
• Perform work governed by detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools/equipment to include drills, rivet guns, grinders, miter saws, band saws, nibblers, plasma arc cutters, rollers, shears, press brakes and CNC fabricators
• Receive formal and on the job training (basic sheet metal/tack welding) as well as any job specific training requirements

Requirements

• Certificate or diploma in Sheet Metal or a directly related field such as Sheet Metal Fabrication, HVAC, Facility Maintenance, Auto Body/Automotive Repair, Residential/Commercial Construction, Welding, and/or Carpentry
• Able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces
• Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
• Able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test
• Able to work assigned shift as production needs
• Able to pass Physical Agility Test
• Able to take measurements or be willing to learn
• Must have one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Sheet Metal fabrication, HVAC, Facility Maintenance, Autobody/Automotive repair, Residential/Commercial Construction, Welding, Carpentry or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent

Nice to Have

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Qualifications

• Must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs
• Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test
• Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
• Must have one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Sheet Metal fabrication, HVAC, Facility Maintenance, Autobody/Automotive repair, Residential/Commercial Construction, Welding, Carpentry or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent

Skills

• Ability to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test
• Ability to work assigned shift as production needs
• Ability to pass Physical Agility Test
• Ability to take measurements or be willing to learn
• One or more certificates of completion or diploma in Sheet Metal fabrication, HVAC, Facility Maintenance, Autobody/Automotive repair, Residential/Commercial Construction, Welding, Carpentry or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers
• Tel-medicine
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K)
• Financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.