Sheet Metal Worker-Experienced (2 Or More Years Of Experience ) (40602)
Sheet Metal Worker-Experienced (2 Or More Years Of Experience ) (40602)
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Job Description
Req ID: 40602
Team: X32 SHEET METAL DEPT
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:No
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
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 tools of the trade include a variety of hand tools and power tools/equipment to include drills rivet guns grinders miter saws band saws nibblers plasma arc cutters rollers shears press brakes and CNC fabricators. 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.
X32 Sheet Metal Worker: Have
Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Candidates must able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
Must be able to kneel squat crawl bend stoop and climb.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test.
Must be able to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
Qualified candidates must have
Two (2) or more years experience in Sheetmetal/Fabrication Carpentry Construction Mechanical/Automotive Repair Welding/Hull Tech or similar experience.
Nice to Have
High school diploma or equivalent
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Todays challenges are bigger than ever and the nation needs the best of us. Its why were focused on hiring developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization stimulates creativity promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
