SHEET METAL WORKER ENTRY LEVEL

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA is seeking a Sheet Metal Worker to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal components for naval ships from detailed technical documents. You will use a variety of hand and power tools and receive formal and on‑the‑job training.

Must pass background check and drug screen, pass a physical agility test, lift 40 pounds, work overtime and any shift, and be able to work outdoors in all weather. High school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background investigation and drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a physical agility test.
• Must lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
• Must be able to work overtime and any shift.
• Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in small, tight spaces.
• Must be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
• Background checks may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal components for naval ships.
• Work from detailed technical work documents and guidelines.
• Use hand and power tools such as drills, rivet guns, grinders, saws, and CNC fabricators.

Skills

Background check

Drug screen

Physical agility

Lifting 40 pounds

Overtime

Shift flexibility

Outdoor work

Small confined spaces

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Req ID: 49290

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: $50,856.00 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.

Must Have

• Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
• Must be able to pass physical agility test
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform overhead work
• Must be able to work at extreme heights
• Must be able to perform work outdoors, year‑round, in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
• Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
• Must be willing to work in radiation areas, but with the appropriate training and equipment
• Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must be willing to work any shift

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‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 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.