MECH TECH N 3 (SHEET METAL)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

On-site health centres

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division is seeking an experienced sheet metal fabrication professional.

The role involves fabricating, assembling, installing and repairing production sheet metal components in accordance with blueprints and specifications. Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and several years of related experience, with related certifications being a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; 5 years of related experience or further education.
• Apprentice graduate/Associate's Degree in a relevant discipline plus 3 years of related experience. Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs production sheet metal products and equipment.
• Makes sheet metal layouts; sets up and operates fabricating machinery; shapes metal over anvils, blocks, or forms.
• Inspects assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications; may monitor quality using statistical process control.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding

Blueprints & drawings

Quality inspection

Fabrication machinery operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

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Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

Date: Oct 22, 2026

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 HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re 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. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs production sheet metal products and equipment such as control boxes, drain pipes, ventilators, and furnace casings in accordance with blueprints, drawings, and specifications. Makes sheet metal layouts; sets up and operates fabricating machinery; shapes metal over anvils, blocks, or forms; operates welding and soldering equipment; and inspects assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Must Have

High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years additional education and/or related experience; Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience. May require certification.

Nice to Have

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s 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 America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll 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 - it’s an opportunity to build a future.

• We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centres, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programmes, 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.

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 [e-mail] 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 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.