First Class Sheet Metal Worker job at Tradesmen International, LLC. Mobile, AL. Job Description Job Description Overview Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced First Class Sheet Metal Workers for projects located in the Newport News, VA area . This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is $27.31/hour based on experience plus $140/day per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Sheet Metal Worker eager to master your skills while working alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • Installation of foundations, ventilation, bulkheads and shipboard furniture • Sheet metal fabrication shop work • Comprehend complex ventilation, assembly drawings, blueprints & sketches to include weld symbols, material, types, datum and reference lines • Layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly • Assemble piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner • Use small hand tools electric drills grinders rivet guns and shop equipment drill press press break Shears etc Responsibilities • 3+ years of experience as a First Class Sheet Metal Worker • Ability to read complex ventilation drawings, blueprints, and sketches (including weld - symbols and material types) • Proficient with fractional and decimal dimensions • Skilled in fabricating and assembling parts according to specifications • Experience in physically demanding environments • Knowledge of OSHA regulations for shipbuilding • Experience using hand tools, electric drills, grinders, rivet guns, and shop equipment (drill press, press brake, shears, etc.) Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan • Incentive programs • Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Mobile, AL, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the sheet metal trade last about three to five years, requiring 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 projection of 0.2% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Mobile, AL, earn an average of $1,049.33 per week, with an annual overtime average of $49,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $126,433 annually for experienced professionals.
