Sheet Metal Mechanic

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Sheet Metal Mechanics for projects located in or around Newport News, VA.

This is a first shift opportunity

plus $140/per diem to Travelers 75+ miles from the Jobsite.

If you are a Sheet Metal Mechanic and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Install foundations, ventilation systems, bulkheads, and shipboard furniture
• Perform sheet metal fabrication shop work
• Read and interpret complex ventilation assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches
• Lay out piece parts for fabrication and assembly
• Assemble piece parts according to specifications
• Use hand tools and shop equipment to complete assigned tasks
• Maintain quality workmanship while adhering to all safety standards

• Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a First-Class Sheet Metal Worker
• Experience with ventilation systems, foundations, bulkheads, shipboard furniture, and fabrication work
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, material types, datum lines, and reference lines
• Ability to work with fractional and decimal measurements using a ruler
• Ability to lay out and assemble fabrication components
• Experience working in a physically demanding environment
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations related to the shipbuilding industry
• Experience using electric drills, grinders, rivet guns, drill presses, press brakes, shears, and other shop equipment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug test