Sheet Metal Mechanic

Aerotek; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Travel Sheet Metal Mechanic for a contract role based in Groton, CT. You will install and fabricate shipboard sheet metal components from blueprints in naval and fabrication shop environments.

Requirements include 3+ years of sheet metal experience, ability to read fabrication drawings, and strong measuring/layout skills. Shipyard or industrial background preferred; must be able to work any shift.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sheet metal experience
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Strong measuring and layout skills
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, and installation
• Shipyard or industrial experience preferred
• Must be able to work any shift

Responsibilities

• Install ventilation, bulkheads, foundations, and shipboard furniture
• Fabricate, assemble, and fit sheet metal components
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and weld symbols
• Lay out piece parts and verify measurements accurately
• Operate hand tools, drills, grinders, rivet guns, press brakes, and drill presses
• Follow OSHA and shipyard safety standards
• Work aboard Navy vessels and in fabrication shop environments

Skills

Sheet metal

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Shipyard experience

Any shift

Tools

Drill presses

Rivet guns

Press brakes

Hand tools

Job description

Travel Sheet Metal Mechanic - Newport News, VA

Compensation

$35/hr + $140/day Per Diem

Job Summary

Seeking experienced Sheet Metal Mechanics for shipyard work in Newport News, VA. Responsibilities include installing and fabricating foundations, ventilation systems, bulkheads, shipboard furniture, and other structural components while working from blueprints and technical drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Install ventilation, bulkheads, foundations, and shipboard furniture
• Fabricate, assemble, and fit sheet metal components
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and weld symbols
• Lay out piece parts and verify measurements accurately
• Operate hand tools, drills, grinders, rivet guns, press brakes, and drill presses
• Follow OSHA and shipyard safety standards
• Work aboard Navy vessels and in fabrication shop environments

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sheet metal experience
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Strong measuring and layout skills
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, and installation
• Shipyard or industrial experience preferred
• Must be able to work any shift

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Groton, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Groton, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Groton,CT.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.