Sheetmetal Fitter Journeyperson

Job Description

Job Description

Sheet Metal Fitter Journeyperson (Norfolk, VA)

LEAD Marine Division

Norfolk, VA, USA

Full-Time | Contract

Benefits Available

Pay : $24.50 – $27.30 / hr

Shift : 1st Shift, Full-Time, 40 hrs / week

We are hiring an experienced Sheet Metal Fitter Journeyperson in Norfolk, VA to perform shipboard and shop-based sheet metal repairs, fabrication, and installations. The Sheet Metal Fitter Journeyperson role requires advanced layout ability, fabrication skills, blueprint interpretation, and hands-on installation of habitability, ventilation, and structural components across naval and commercial vessels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, fabricate, assemble, and install various sheet metal structures in accordance with drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Perform repairs and installations in habitability spaces, berthing areas, galleys, ventilation systems, and joiner components.
• Conduct pre-production inspections, take measurements, mark removal boundaries, and create templates for replacement pieces.
• Remove and install equipment, ducting, furniture, and structural components as required.
• Fabricate using shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, routers, and various hand / power tools.
• Tack weld using SMAW or GMAW for structural assembly and installation.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, and prepare surfaces; weld, solder, bolt, rivet, screw, clip, caulk, or bond materials.
• Generate OQE documentation and comprehensive Condition Found Reports (CFRs).
• Direct and support helpers / improvers, and maintain safe work practices including Lock-Out Tag-Out.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas across all stages of the shift.

Requirements

Benefits

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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About LEAD Marine

LEAD Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment toward safety and to provide long-term, rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.