SHEET METAL WORKER - EXPERIENCED (3+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE )
About The Position
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring an experienced Sheet Metal Worker for its Sheet Metal Department. The department fabricates, assembles, and installs a wide variety of components on aircraft carriers, submarines, and other surface ships, including ventilation systems, metal joiner bulkheads and framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders, handrails, foundations, weapons spaces, and wet spaces. Work is performed according to detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines. New hires are qualified through the shipyard’s welding school and receive formal and on-the-job training in basic sheet metal work, tack welding, and other job-specific requirements. The role requires at least three years of relevant experience and the ability to work any shift, outdoors in all weather, at extreme heights, and in small or confined spaces.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in sheet metal fabrication, carpentry, construction, mechanical or automotive repair, welding or hull technology, or similar work.
- Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
- Ability to pass a physical agility test.
- Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
- Ability to work at extreme heights, outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, and in small, tight, confined spaces.
- Willingness to work in radiation areas with appropriate training and equipment.
- Ability to be clean-shaven to wear a respirator.
- Ability to work overtime as needed and willingness to work any shift.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal components for aircraft carriers, submarines, and other surface ships.
- Perform work according to technical work documents and procedural guidelines.
- Take measurements, or learn to take measurements.
- Work in radiation areas when provided appropriate training and equipment.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- On-site health centers, telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options (401(k)), financial education, and planning tools.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Educational and training programs for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
