Job Summary: The Sheet Metal Mechanic is responsible for the fabrication, installation, modification, and repair of sheet metal components aboard vessels under construction, maintenance, or repair. This role requires knowledge of shipboard layouts, mechanical drawings, and the ability to work in tight spaces aboard ships or in fabrication shops. Key Responsibilities: • Fabricate, cut, bend, and assemble sheet metal parts using tools such as shears, brakes, rolls, and hand tools. • Install HVAC ductwork, ventilation systems, bulkheads, lockers, cable trays, and other sheet metal structures. • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications. • Perform fitting and welding tasks as required, including tack welding. • Use measurement and layout tools to ensure proper fit and alignment. • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and shipyard regulations. • Perform quality checks on work to meet shipyard and naval standards. • Work independently or as part of a team on ships, in dry docks, or in shipyard workshops. • Communicate with supervisors and other trades to coordinate work. Qualifications: • Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Technical training or trade school certification is a plus. • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in sheet metal work, preferably in a marine or shipyard environment. • Skills: • Ability to read blueprints and work orders. • Strong understanding of metal fabrication and installation techniques. • Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and metal forming machinery. • Basic welding and tack welding skills are a plus. • Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights. • Physical Requirements: • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. • Capable of standing, kneeling, and climbing for extended periods. • Comfortable working in varying weather conditions. • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
See More Details >>Job Description Job Description Job Summary: The Sheet Metal Mechanic is responsible for the fabrication, installation, modification, and repair of sheet metal components aboard vessels under construction, maintenance, or repair. This role requires knowledge of shipboard layouts, mechanical drawings, and the ability to work in tight spaces aboard ships or in fabrication shops. Key Responsibilities: • Fabricate, cut, bend, and assemble sheet metal parts using tools such as shears, brakes, rolls, and hand tools. • Install HVAC ductwork, ventilation systems, bulkheads, lockers, cable trays, and other sheet metal structures. • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications. • Perform fitting and welding tasks as required, including tack welding. • Use measurement and layout tools to ensure proper fit and alignment. • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and shipyard regulations. • Perform quality checks on work to meet shipyard and naval standards. • Work independently or as part of a team on ships, in dry docks, or in shipyard workshops. • Communicate with supervisors and other trades to coordinate work. Qualifications: • Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Technical training or trade school certification is a plus. • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in sheet metal work, preferably in a marine or shipyard environment. • Skills: • Ability to read blueprints and work orders. • Strong understanding of metal fabrication and installation techniques. • Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and metal forming machinery. • Basic welding and tack welding skills are a plus. • Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights. • Physical Requirements: • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. • Capable of standing, kneeling, and climbing for extended periods. • Comfortable working in varying weather conditions. • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
See More Details >>CNC Machinist Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled CNC machinist to join our team. As a CNC machinist, you will be responsible for operating manual and CNC machining equipment, including making program edits on CNC machines. You will ensure components meet precise print dimensions and tolerances while using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and scales. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in similar work, strong shop math skills, and the ability to read and interpret mechanical/production drawings including tolerancing. For CNC machines, a strong understanding of G-code and/or conversational programming is required. Precision measuring tools experience and knowledge of fixturing and safe/effective work holding are also essential. Key Responsibilities: • Setup and operation of manual and/or CNC machining equipment. • Ability to make program edits at the machine for CNC equipment. • Machining of components to meet print dimensions and tolerances. • Accurate parts measurement using tools such as outside micrometer, inside micrometer, depth micrometer, digital, dial and vernier calipers, and scales. • Maintaining an organized and safe work environment and contributing to safety and efficiency improvements. • Accurately completing all paperwork associated with tasks being performed. • Keeping up to date with all required trainings. • Working on a variety of parts and processes and may work across multiple machines. • Providing guidance to lower-level employees as needed. Requirements: • Typically 3-5 years' experience doing similar work. • Strong shop math skills including arithmetic, conversion of fractions to decimals, basic trigonometry. • Ability to read and interpret mechanical/production drawings including tolerancing. • For CNC machines, a strong understanding of G-code and/or conversational programming. • Precision measuring tools experience. • Knowledge of fixturing and safe/effective work holding. Benefits: Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day one, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k), and many other excellent benefits. Site Specific Details: • First shift positions Monday through Friday, 06:30-1500. • Second shift hours Monday through Friday, 14:45-23:15. • Overtime as required (required overtime will have 36 hour notice). EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Chesapeake, VA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years and require approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with a slight job growth expected from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $1,039 per week in Chesapeake, VA, with an annual overtime average of $48,152. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
