SHEET METAL WORKER ENTRY LEVEL

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•$50,856 - $55,640•Onsite

About The Position

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 Sheet Metal Department will provide formal and on the job training (basic sheet metal/tack welding) as well as any job specific training requirements.

Requirements

Ability to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Must take and pass a respirator fit test.
Ability to work assigned shift as production needs.
Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
Ability to take measurements or be willing to learn.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Fabricating, assembling and installing a wide variety of Components on Aircraft Carriers, Submarines and other Surface Ships.
Working with components including ventilation systems, metal joiner bulkheads and framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders and handrails, foundations, weapons spaces and wet spaces.
Performing work governed by detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines.
Receiving formal and on the job training (basic sheet metal/tack welding) as well as any job specific training requirements.