Sheet Metal Mechanic

Bluewater Marine is now hiring shipfitters for the nation's largest shipyard - Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA. With over 22 years of experience, Bluewater Marine will always treat you like a valuable employee, not just a number on a list. We are currently offering a sign on bonus of $500 AND a referral bonus of $500 for every valuable employee you refer. If you've worked in Newport News Shipbuilding in the past, there's an additional $500 bonus!

Job Description

Sheetmetal

Experience: A minimum of three years of experience as a first-class Sheet Metal Worker is required. This experience should encompass the installation of foundations, ventilation, bulkheads, shipboard furniture, and sheet metal fabrication shop work. Marine experience is preferred; however, aircraft, industrial, or commercial sheet metal experience is acceptable.

Required Skills:

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1. Ability to comprehend complex ventilation assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches, including weld symbols, material types, datum, and reference lines.
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2. Ability to comprehend fractional and decimal dimensions utilizing a ruler.
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3. Ability to lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly.
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4. Ability to assemble piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner.
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5. Experience working in a physically demanding environment.
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6. Familiarity with OSHA regulations pertinent to the shipbuilding industry.
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7. Experience using small hand tools (electric drills, grinders, rivet guns) and shop equipment (drill press, press brake, shears, etc.).
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Must be a US citizen, pass a criminal background check and hair follicle drug test.

To apply, email your resume to [email protected].