Sheet Metal Worker

Job Title: Sheet Metal Mechanic

Location: Newport News, VA

Per Diem: $140 daily

Job Description

The sheet metal worker is responsible for fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing production sheet metal products and equipment such as control boxes, drain pipes, ventilators, and furnace casings. This role requires working in accordance with blueprints, drawings, and specifications, ensuring all tasks are performed to the highest standards. You would be working on aircraft carriers for the Navy.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal products and equipment.

• Repair production sheet metal products such as control boxes, drain pipes, ventilators, and furnace casings.

• Create sheet metal layouts and operate fabricating machinery.

• Shape metal over anvils, blocks, or forms.

• Operate welding and soldering equipment.

• Inspect assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications.

• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Essential Skills

• 3 years of related experience.

• Proficiency in sheet metal fabrication.

• Ability to interpret blueprints and drawings.

• Experience in HVAC systems.

• Skill in operating welding and soldering equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

• Certification in sheet metal fabrication or a related area preferred.

• Experience working in a shipyard setting is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.66 - $37.31/hr.

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

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

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.