Tank Machinist

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Tank Machinist to build pressure vessels and fuel tanks for mission-critical generator systems. This hands-on role involves interpreting engineering drawings, preparing materials, fitting components, and performing high-quality welding and machining work to produce reliable products.

You will operate press brakes and shear, set up equipment, and work closely with the Tank Supervisor to meet cutting and bending requirements.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings for fabrication.
• Pass a physical/drug screen and maintain a clean work history.
• Read a tape measure and pass a tape test.
• Experience operating press brakes and shear machines.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work with urgency while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brake and shear to cut and bend sheet metal panels.
• Prepare, set up, and adjust equipment before cutting and bending.
• Work with Tank Supervisor for measurements needed to cut or bend.
• Assist daily operations of cutting and bending steel for the department.
• Report faulty operation or materials to supervisors.
• Be trained in setup and running of press brake and shear.
• Understand different steel tubes, sheets, and gauges.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and maintain a neat work area.
• Work in a team environment and support multiple shifts when needed.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Press brake

Shear

Forklift operation

Job description

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company Virginia Beach , VA

4 DAYS AGO

Full Time

Role Overview

As a Tank Machinist at Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC), you'll play a critical role in building the pressure vessels and fuel tanks that power mission‑critical generator systems around the world. This is a hands‑on position where precision, craftsmanship, and quality. You'll fabricate, assemble, and finish custom steel and aluminum tanks by interpreting engineering drawings, preparing materials, fitting components, and performing high‑quality welding and machining work. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving fabrication challenges, and is committed to producing reliable products that our customers can depend on. If you thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoy seeing a project, come together from raw material to finished product, you'll fit right in at ASC.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates press brake and shear to cut and bend sheet metal panels for the enclosure department.
• Prepares, sets up, and adjusts the press brake as required before cutting and bending.
• Work closely with the Tank supervisor for measurement needed to be cut or bend.
• Help execute the Daily Operations of cutting and bending steel for the department.
• Detect and report faulty operation, defective material, and other unusual conditions to the Tank Supervisor and the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Be able to be trained in the setup and running of the press brake and shear.
• Understand the various types of steel tubes, sheets, and gauges.
• Must lift 50 pounds with no current or previous back problems.
• Be able to organize cut and steel panels accordingly once trained.
• Maintain workplace in neat and orderly conditions.
• Exposed to hazard/risk that requires body protection (gloves, pants, steel toes, sleeves, hardhats, safety glasses).
• Measure, examine, and ensure accurate materials measurement using a tape measure.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What We Are Looking For

• Have a clean work history and be able to pass a physical/drug screen.
• Be able to read a tape measure and pass a tape test.
• Experience with operating press brakes and shear
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to work with urgency while maintaining accuracy and order
• Good organizational skills
• Experience with driving forklifts preferred

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to regularly walk the production floor and interact with manufacturing teams
• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout manufacturing areas during assessments and improvement activities
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to support multiple shifts and work flexible hours when required to facilitate improvement initiatives
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments

Come helps us build safer, smarter, and more efficient ways to power the world's most demanding data centers.

One Team One Goal.

ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.