CTR Group is seeking several Sheetmetal Mechanic's local to the Norfolk, VA area. Immediate openings and urgently hiring! What We Offer: • Weekly Pay – you receive a paycheck every week • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Safety First! PAY: $29 SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Must be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, layout, fabricate, install, and repair sheet metal products related to shipboard construction HVAC and habitability and have an excellent knowledge of the various types of metals and sizes. • Excellent knowledge of Habitability layout and installation of metal joiner (MJ) bulkheads, MJ doors, berths, galleys and office outfitting. • Must be able to ensure that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished. • Must ensure that no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs. • Must be able to ensure that tank/ compartment has an updated safe for hot work ticket and that requirements of the ticket have been met. (Example: ventilation, lighting, safety equipment etc.). • Must be able to ensure that conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written. (Example: fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.). • Must be able to ensure that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (Example: special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work-related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc.). • Must be able to ensure that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to do (Example: JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs and etc.). • Must be able to ensure that you and personnel working under your direction are working as safely and as productively as possible, maintaining quality control at all times. • Must have basic understanding of power and manual equipment; press brake, hand brake, power rollers, hand rollers, punch press, drill press, and hand tools used for general sheet metal fabrication. REQUIREMENTS: • Must have basic knowledge of math. • Must be able to perform job safely. • Must know what personal protective equipment (PPE) to use and when. • Must be able to navigate a ship and understand compartment designation. • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize well. • Must be able to ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure. About CTR Group: CTR Group operates in the staffing and recruitment industry, Nationwide for over 35 years. We provide full-service staffing support for various sectors including Marine Trades, Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Commercial, Technical, Professional, Aerospace and Aviation, and Energy. We offer a range of placement options such as Direct Hire, Contract Labor, Temporary & Temp to Hire. CTR Group takes pride in its high ratings across various platforms, reflecting our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing quality staffing and employment services. CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified. California Consumer Privacy Act Statement We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the following rights: • Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we collect, use, and share. • Right to Delete: You may ask us to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sharing of your personal information. Personal information is only shared to prospective employers with your permission. We never sell personal information. • Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising your CCPA rights will not result in any discrimination. For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact us at 757-873-5900.
See More Details >>Established local contractor is seeking entry level helpers for commercial sheet metal work. No experience necessary, but knowledge of basic tools will be helpful. Some occasional heavy lifting is involved, and you must have your own transportation. We work normal daytime hours(7am-3:30pm) and occasionally Saturdays. We don't miss days for weather, we work 40 hours every week. We will be filling 6 full time positions with motivated people who are interested in learning our trade. Pay STARTS at $15.00/hr for those with no previous experience, more for those with other construction experience. This job has a HIGH POTENTIAL FOR QUICK ADVANCEMENT. Please respond via e-mail with any info you would like to share about yourself and a phone number/email address for us to contact you. You will apply and interview at our home office in Norfolk, but you will work on the southside and peninsula. Paid vacation Paid Holidays Health and Dental insurance available Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $15.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Weekends as needed • Year round work Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Position Location: Norfolk, VA Summary: Sheet metal mechanics are responsible for the layout, fabrication and installation of sheet metal parts made from sheet thicknesses up to 1/8 inch such as bulkheads, lockers, outfitting and furnishings and miscellaneous brackets. Sheet metal mechanics prefabricate, fit, install sheet metal structures in position for welding or riveting or other methods of mechanical fastening. Sheet metal mechanics prepare templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts. Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned. • Helps fabricate templated for bending / shaping ship shipboard structures, frames, bulkheads and brackets. • Assists with measurements, layout and cutting of templates. • Perform grinding and cleaning of surfaces to be welded or riveted using power and hand tools. • Proficient in riveting and fastening panels and sheet metal structures. • Perform housekeeping efforts to maintain cleanliness of the worksite. • Deliver materials as required. • Performs duties as Fire Watch. • Participates in special projects as required. • Employees may be required to travel for work to other locations Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis. Education/Experience: • High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination. • Typically requires 1-5 years related experience. • Read and understand blueprints and specifications. Certificates and Licenses: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed. Equipment: General Hand Tools Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: • Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS). • Able to follow safety procedures. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working on a ship. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Norfolk, 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, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The average hourly wage for a Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice in Norfolk is $15.30, with an average annual salary of approximately $31,000. With experience, wages can rise significantly, with top earners making up to $60,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers Local 83 Apprenticeship Program help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
