Sheet Metal Mechanic

Job Title: Sheet Metal Mechanic (First Class) Job Description

This role focuses on fabricating, installing, and finishing interior living, working, and dining spaces on ships. You will use your first-class sheet metal skills to create and complete habitability spaces, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to shipbuilding standards. The position requires at least five years of experience and the flexibility to work on either first or second shift at a shipyard location in the Midtown New York area.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate sheet metal components for interior living, working, and dining spaces on ships, following specifications and drawings.

• Install habitability structures and assemblies, including bulkheads, ceilings, panels, and other interior ship components.

• Finish interior spaces to shipyard standards, ensuring clean, precise, and durable workmanship.

• Use appropriate sheet metal tools and equipment to cut, shape, assemble, and secure materials.

• Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy, alignment, and quality, making adjustments as needed.

• Collaborate with other trades and team members to coordinate work within active shipyard environments.

• Follow all safety procedures and shipyard regulations while working in Navy yard and industrial settings.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and care for tools and equipment.

• Comply with access requirements for secure facilities, including eligibility to obtain DBIDS credentials.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience as a sheet metal mechanic, with first-class proficiency.

• Strong sheet metal fabrication skills, including cutting, forming, and assembling metal components.

• Demonstrated experience in shipboard habitability work, specifically interior living, working, and dining spaces.

• Ability to install and finish interior ship structures to shipyard quality standards.

• Capability to work on either first or second shift as required.

• Eligibility and ability to obtain DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System) access credentials.

• Ability to work safely and effectively in shipyard and industrial environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in major shipyards or Navy yards.

• Familiarity with shipbuilding or ship repair environments.

• Comfort working in and around military or government facilities requiring controlled access.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a dynamic shipyard environment where your craftsmanship directly contributes to the comfort and functionality of modern vessels. The role offers exposure to complex, high-profile projects and the opportunity to develop your skills in specialized habitability work. You will be part of a professional team that values safety, quality, and reliability, with consistent, shift-based work that supports stability and long-term career growth.

Work Environment

The position is based at shipyard and Navy yard facilities in the Midtown New York area, working within large industrial and maritime environments such as major ship repair and construction yards. You will work on active vessels and in shipyard shops, using standard sheet metal tools and equipment. The role requires flexibility to work either first or second shift, and access to secure facilities through DBIDS credentials. The environment is industrial and production-focused, with appropriate safety gear and work attire required to meet shipyard standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.