Sheet Metal Installer

Overview

Job Title: Sheet Metal Installer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Installer to join our team. The role involves installing and constructing bulkheads, ceiling panels, doors and trim, windows, rails, and other related construction activities. You will work with large sheet metal pieces, valves, bulkheads, and other internal components of Navy ships, adhering to Navy standards and reading blueprints.

• Install and assemble large sheet metal pieces, valves, bulkheads, and other components of Navy ships.
• Assist in the installation of insulation for compartment floors, ceilings, and interior/exterior walls.
• Work with Tac welding and large sheet-metal pieces to position them for welders.
• Fabricate, assemble, modify, install, and repair various sheet metal products such as shipboard ventilation systems, housings, shields, metal partitions, and more.
• Study blueprints, sketches, and drawings to determine dimensions and setup requirements.
• Set up and operate machine tools like press brakes, shears, punches, rollers, and more to fabricate parts to specifications.
• Utilize hand tools such as grinders, drills, rivet guns, and calipers to verify conformance of fabricated items to blueprint specifications.

• Minimum of 3+ years of marine experience.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints for layout, assembly, and installation.
• Knowledge of physical properties and working characteristics of sheet metal.
• Experience with shipboard installation/repair, particularly aboard CVN Class Navy ships.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DBIDS.

• Marine sheet metal habitability experience.
• Experience working in a shipyard/ship repair environment.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and principles.
• Familiarity with metalworking machines and precision instruments.

Join a dynamic team that offers a challenging work environment and the opportunity to work on significant marine projects. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere where your skills and expertise contribute to important naval operations.

Work will be performed at various shipyard facilities in San Diego, CA, including locations such as Nassco, BAE, CMSD, North Island, and the Naval Base on 32nd street.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 2, 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.