Sheetmetal Worker

Hutco Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Prescription

Vision Coverage

Short Term Disability

Hotel accommodations may be advanced

Job summary

Hutco, Inc. in Newport News, Virginia, seeks an experienced Sheet Metal Worker for shipbuilding work. The Hutco Branch in Portsmouth supports installation and fabrication of sheet metal assemblies for shipboard foundations and ventilation systems.

Candidates with marine or shipyard sheet metal experience are preferred; other related industrial or aircraft sheet metal experience may be considered. Expect PPE-compliant, on-site work in a busy shipyard.

Qualifications

• Marine experience preferred; relevant aircraft, industrial, or commercial sheet metal experience may be considered.
• Read and interpret complex ventilation drawings and weld symbols.
• Follow safety requirements and PPE standards in shipyard environments.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret ventilation assembly drawings, blueprints and weld symbols.
• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal components to specifications.
• Install shipboard foundations, ventilation components, bulkheads, furniture and related assemblies.
• Operate hand and power tools and shop equipment per requirements.
• Maintain productivity and quality around active shipbuilding operations.

Skills

Rigger or material-handling experience

Operating mobile equipment

Marine/shipyard sheet metal experience

Job description

Position: Sheet Metal Worker
Job Location: Newport News, VA
Hutco Branch: Portsmouth
Rate of Pay: Up to $27.31 per hour plus 120 per diem for those who qualify

DESCRIPTION

Hutco, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Sheet Metal Workers for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia.

This position involves installation and fabrication work supporting shipboard foundations, ventilation systems, bulkheads, furniture, and related sheet metal assemblies. Marine experience is preferred; however, relevant aircraft, industrial, or commercial sheet metal experience may also be considered.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Read and interpret complex ventilation assembly drawings, blueprints, sketches, weld symbols, material requirements, and datum/reference lines.
• Measure and interpret fractional and decimal dimensions using rulers and standard measuring tools.
• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal components to required specifications.
• Install and support shipboard foundations, ventilation components, bulkheads, furniture, and related assemblies.
• Operate hand and power tools including electric drills, grinders, and rivet guns.
• Operate shop equipment including drill presses, press brakes, and shears.
• Perform fabrication and assembly work in physically demanding industrial and shipyard environments.
• Follow Newport News Shipbuilding safety requirements, PPE standards, and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Maintain productivity and quality while working around active shipbuilding operations.

PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Rigger or material-handling experience.
• Experience operating mobile equipment such as JLGs and scissor lifts.
• Previous marine or shipyard sheet metal experience.

PHYSICAL / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to perform physically demanding work.
• Must be comfortable working in varying temperature and humidity conditions.
• Must be able to comply with all required PPE and safe-work practices.
• Must be capable of working in an active industrial and shipbuilding environment.

BENEFITS

A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care.

• Medical / Prescription
• Vision Coverage
• Short Term Disability

Hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan, where applicable.

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Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).