SHEET METAL WORKER (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, Virginia, seeks a qualified Sheet Metal Worker with a state certification in Sheet Metal or related field.

The role involves fabricating, assembling and installing components on aircraft carriers, submarines, and other ships, including ventilation systems and structural framing. The position is based in the Newport News Shipbuilding facility and includes formal and on-the-job training, with safety and physical requirements such as climbing,

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Sheet Metal or related field.
• Must be able to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to read measurements or be willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal components on naval ships.
• Work with ventilation systems, bulkheads, framing, cabinetry and handrails.
• Operate a range of tools including drills, rivet guns, grinders and CNC fabricators.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Reading measurements

Safety compliance

Education

Sheet Metal Certificate/Diploma

Tools

Drills

Rivet guns

Grinders

Miter saws

Band saws

Nibblers

Plasma arc cutters

Rollers

Shears

Press brakes

CNC fabricators

Job description

SHEET METAL WORKER (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 29, 2026

Req ID: 47571

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 Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $53,248.00 to $55,640.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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

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.

This position is for job seekers who have received and can provide a certificate or diploma in Sheet Metal or a directly related field. Directly related fields include Sheet Metal Fabrication, HVAC, Facility Maintenance, Auto Body/Automotive Repair, Residential/Commercial Construction, Welding, and/or Carpentry.

Candidates who have received and can provide a certificate or diploma in Sheet Metal Fabrication or directly related field are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with no experience or certifications are encouraged to apply to the Sheet Metal Trainee requisition.

Must Have

• 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 assigned shift as production needs.
• Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
• Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
• Must be able to present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Sheet Metal fabrication, HVAC, Facility Maintenance, Autobody/Automotive repair, Residential/Commercial Construction, Welding, Carpentry or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post-secondary institution, or military equivalent.

Nice to Have

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

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 centers, tele-medicin