Certified Sheet Metal Worker

Job overview

The Certified Sheet Metal Worker role is onsite in Newport News, VA. The stated salary range is $53,248 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 worker fabricates, assembles, and installs sheet metal components using trade tools and technical work documents. The role contributes to ship construction by producing components to required procedures and specifications while completing job-specific training as needed.

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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified sheet metal worker

huntington ingalls industries

newport news va

onsite

shipbuilding

sheet metal fabrication

welding

trade certificate required

aircraft carriers

submarines

multiple shifts

overtime as needed

$53,248–$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

Applicants must provide a certificate or diploma in sheet metal fabrication or a directly related field, such as HVAC, facility maintenance, automotive repair, construction, welding, or carpentry. Multiple shifts; overtime may be required.

About the employer

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