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Aerotek
Sheet Metal Technician
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What they do
A Sheet Metal Fabricator or Mechanic fabricates and installs parts or products made with thin sheet metal, such as heating and air-conditioning ducts used in construction or parts used in aircraft manufacturing.
$66,042 / year median in Virginia
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Hiring:
Sheet Metal Technician- $32.00/Hour + $140/Day Per Diem
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Location:
_- _Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia_
- We are seeking experienced
- Sheet Metal Mechanics
- to support shipbuilding and repair operations in Newport News, VA. This position offers
- $32/hour
- plus
- $140/day per diem.
- Responsibilities
- + Install foundations, ventilation systems, bulkheads, and shipboard furniture according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Work Environment
- This role is based in one of the nation's largest shipyards located in
- Newport News, Virginia
- . Work is performed both onboard Navy vessels and in fabrication shops. Employees should be comfortable working in an industrial environment with varying weather conditions and physically demanding tasks.
- Available Shifts
- + •1st
Shift:
- 6:00 AM
- 2:30 PM +
- 2nd
Shift:
- 3:00 PM
- 11:30 PM +
- 3rd
Shift:
- 11:00 PM
- 7:00 AM Candidates must be flexible and available to work any shift. Overtime opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed.
- Requirements
- + Previous sheet metal fabrication and installation experience. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. + Experience using hand tools and fabrication equipment. + Ability to work safely in a shipyard and industrial environment. + Ability to meet physical demands of the position and wear required PPE.
- Compensation
- ✅ •$32.
- ✅ •$140 per day per diem•✅ Opportunity to work on major naval shipbuilding projects •Job Type & Location•This is a Permanent position based out of Hampton, VA.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $30.00
- $30.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Workplace Type
- This is a fully onsite position in Hampton,VA.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.
- About Aerotek
- Aerotek® Inc.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.