Sheet Metal Worker, Entry Level

Job overview

The Sheet Metal Worker, Entry Level role is onsite in Newport News, VA. The stated salary range is $50,856 to $55,640 per year. The position supports the Sheet Metal Department at Newport News Shipbuilding, fabricating and installing components for aircraft carriers, submarines, and other surface ships. The role provides an entry point into sheet metal work, with qualification through the shipyard's welding school and formal and on-the-job training. The worker learns to fabricate, assemble, and install ship components according to technical work documents and procedures.

What you'll do

• Fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal components such as ventilation systems, bulkheads, framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders, handrails, and foundations. Follow technical work documents and procedures and use hand and power tools, including drills, rivet guns, grinders, saws, plasma arc cutters, rollers, shears, press brakes, and CNC fabricators. Meet physical and safety requirements, including work at heights and in confined spaces
• overtime and any shift may be required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sheet metal worker entry level

huntington ingalls industries

newport news va

onsite

shipbuilding

sheet metal fabrication

welding school

on-the-job training

aircraft carriers

submarines

multiple shifts

overtime as needed

$50,856–$55,640 per year

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans
• on-site health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• education scholarships.

Why this role

The posting does not specify prior trade experience as a requirement. Formal and on-the-job training is provided.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.