**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **First Class** **Sheet Metal Workers** for projects located in the **Newport News, VA area** . This is a first shift opportunity and the **pay rate is $27.31/hour** based on experience **plus $120/day per diem** for travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Sheet Metal Worker eager to master your skills while working alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + Installation of foundations, ventilation, bulkheads and shipboard furniture + Sheet metal fabrication shop work + Comprehend complex ventilation, assembly drawings, blueprints & sketches to include weld symbols, material, types, datum and reference lines + Layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly + Assemble piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner + Use small hand tools electric drills grinders rivet guns and shop equipment drill press press break Shears etc **Requirements** + 3+ years of experience as a First Class Sheet Metal Worker + Ability to read complex ventilation drawings, blueprints, and sketches (including weld -symbols and material types) + Proficient with fractional and decimal dimensions + Skilled in fabricating and assembling parts according to specifications + Experience in physically demanding environments + Knowledge of OSHA regulations for shipbuilding + Experience using hand tools, electric drills, grinders, rivet guns, and shop equipment (drillpress, press brake, shears, etc.) **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan + Incentive programs + Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Recruiter Name** Angela Turnage **Location** US-TX-HOUSTON **Posted Date** _2 days ago_ _(4/25/2025 5:06 PM)_ **_Req ID_** _2025-360486_ **_Category_** _Marine Trades - Marine_ **_Travel_** _Yes_ **_Job Board_** _IN_ **_Location_** _US-TX-HOUSTON_