Becoming a sheet metal worker in Seattle, WA typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning and allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four 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 approximately 5,588 in Washington, and projects a 0.2% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Seattle earn an average of $1,676.56 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $6,030.83 per week. 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.
HIRING IMMEDIATELY Job Title: Sheet Metal Mechanic Pay: $32/hr - $35/hr Location: Seattle Job Description: Are you an experienced Outside Machinist/Mechanic with a knack for working on Navy vessels? We are looking for skilled Sheet Metal Mechanics to join our team in Seattle. This role is perfect for Machinist Mates and other mechanical Navy trades. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing shipboard mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, valves, pumps, and more. Responsibilities: • Perform maintenance and repair on shipboard mechanical systems. • Work on hydraulic systems, valves, and pumps. • Maintain and repair various mechanical systems on Navy vessels, Coastguard ships, commercial ships, barges, and other large vessels. • Read and interpret blueprints for installation and repair tasks. Essential Skills: • Minimum of 4 years of experience in Navy and shipyard environments. • Proficiency in marine mechanics, installation, valves, pumps, and outside machinist tasks. • Ability to perform maintenance on large vessels such as US Navy ships and commercial ships. • Must be DBIDS eligible. Additional Skills & Qualifications: • Experience with sheet metal mechanics. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints. • Familiarity with shipyard environments. Work Environment: This position is based in a dynamic shipyard environment, which includes working outdoors, in the shop, and directly on the ships. Necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats and safety glasses will be provided. Steel-toed boots are required. You will be working on various types of vessels, ensuring a challenging and engaging work experience. Why Join Us? • Competitive pay between $32/hr - $35/hr. • Immediate hiring for qualified candidates. • Opportunity to work on a variety of vessels, including Navy and commercial ships. • Dynamic and engaging work environment. Apply Now and Become a Part of Our Team! Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr. 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 Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.
See More Details >>Position Location: Seattle, WA 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 >>Job Title: Seattle- Sheet Metal Mechanics- 30$ - 35$ Job Description We are seeking an experienced Outside Machinist/Mechanic to work on Navy vessels. This position is ideal for Machinist Mates and other mechanical Navy trades. You will be performing maintenance and repair on shipboard mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, valves, pumps, and more. Responsibilities • Perform maintenance and repair on shipboard mechanical systems. • Work on hydraulic systems, valves, and pumps. • Maintain and repair various mechanical systems on Navy vessels, Coastguard ships, commercial ships, barges, and other large vessels. • Read and interpret blueprints for installation and repair tasks. Essential Skills • At least 4 years of experience working between the Navy and shipyard environments. • Experience with marine mechanics, installation, valves, pumps, and outside machinist tasks. • Ability to perform maintenance on large vessels such as US Navy ships and commercial ships. • Must be DBIDS eligible. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with sheet metal mechanics. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints. • Familiarity with shipyard environments. Work Environment This position is based in a shipyard environment, which includes working outdoors, in the shop, and directly on the ships. Necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats and safety glasses will be provided. Steel-toed boots are required. The work environment is dynamic and involves working on various types of vessels. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr. 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 Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.
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