Sheet Metal Mechanics - $50-52

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Pay : $51.85 / Hour

Location : Seattle, WA

Shift : 7AM-3 : 30PM

Job Description

As a Sheet Metal Mechanic, you will fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal components on marine vessels. Your work will include building ventilation systems, bulkheads, lockers, furniture, and other structural elements. This role involves interpreting blueprints, operating hand and power tools, and ensuring all work adheres to strict accuracy and safety standards. You will be responsible for layout, cutting, bending, and joining metal, with a strong emphasis on precision and physical stamina for tasks in tight spaces and potentially strenuous environments.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal components on ships and marine vessels.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Operate hand and power tools, including shears, press brakes, and welding equipment.
• Perform layout, cutting, bending, and joining of metal with precision.
• Ensure all work meets strict accuracy, quality, and safety standards.
• Work in tight spaces and physically demanding environments, maintaining stamina and focus.
• Collaborate with other trades and departments to meet project deadlines.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values precision and craftsmanship, offering opportunities to work on diverse marine projects. Experience a dynamic and challenging work environment that fosters collaboration and skill development.

Work Environment

The position is located in shipyards, working outdoors on ships. The environment requires physical stamina and involves tasks in tight spaces and potentially strenuous conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $51.85 - $51.85 / 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 Dec 8, 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 meet 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.