First Class Sheet Metal Worker

Description

The job involves performing installation and sheet‑metal fabrication work while interpreting complex ventilation, assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches. Workers must fabricate and assemble components according to specifications and maintain high quality standards.

• Install foundations, ventilation systems, bulkheads, and shipboard furniture.
• Fabricate sheet‑metal components in the shop.
• Read and interpret complex ventilation, assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches, including weld symbols and material specifications.
• Lay off and prepare piece parts for fabrication and assembly.
• Assemble components according to specifications, ensuring quality.
• Operate hand tools, electric drills, grinders, rivet guns, drill presses, press brakes, shears, and other shop equipment.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least three years of experience as a First Class Sheet Metal Worker, be proficient with fractional and decimal measurements, and be skilled in using a variety of hand and power tools. The position requires physical stamina and familiarity with OSHA regulations specific to shipbuilding.

Benefits

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced First Class Sheet Metal Workers for projects near Newport News, VA. This first‑shift position offers a base pay of $40.97 per hour, with an additional $140 per day per diem for travel beyond 60 miles. The role provides an opportunity to advance one’s career alongside seasoned craft professionals.

Tradesmen International offers consistent work, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation pay, health insurance, a 401(k) profit‑sharing plan, incentive programs, and tool‑purchase programs. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer.

• Vacation pay.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing savings plan.
• Incentive programs.
• Tool purchase programs and additional perks.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance