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Sector Platforms & Services
Req # 125715
Location Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Physical Location Full-time onsite
Job Category Manufacturing & Maintenance
Posted Date 06/05/2026
Job Description
Maritime Solutions Hiring Event
Position Summary:
Sheet metal mechanics are responsible for creating and installing building parts made of sheet metal.
Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge:
This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a mechanic in the Sheet Metal shop. A mechanic must demonstrate a developing knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility.
Developing knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them with minimal assistance. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. In some cases, as specified, the mechanic is expected to assist, rather than completing the task independently.
General
Familiar with various sheet metal types and sizes
Measure appropriate size of sheet metal
Read and understand basic drawings, sketches and written requirements
Complete Habitability work while partnered with higher class mechanics
Know various materials to include galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel, etc.
Operate and use trade power tools
Remove and contain the PCB chemical in gasket material
Ventilation Fabrication
Read sketches
Assist advanced mechanics with fabrication process
Fabrication
Fabricate most sheet metal items, vent, flashing, pans, boxes, etc.
Learn how to fabricate miscellaneous items (such as bulkhead panels, boxes)
Equipment Operation (begin training)
Rollers
Hand brakes and power brakes
Sheers (sump and power sheers)
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Practical Theory Requirements:
A mechanic must demonstrate a developing understanding of different types of sheet metal and knowledge of NAVSEA drawings and standards.
Other Requirements:
Must be a candidate for the Maritime Solutions Norfolk Hiring Events
Must be a graduate or current student from BAE Systems Trade School Partnership Program
Minimum education requirements:
High school diploma/GED
Minimum relevant experience: 3 - 5 yrs.
Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
Must be able to function and operate hand tools and power tools with no assistance
Must be able to wear applicable PPE (Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, steel toes shoes, ear protection, face shields, Tyvek suits and respirators)
Must be able to obtain government access badge.
This job description does not include all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. The key duties, responsibilities and requirements identified in this description are subject to modification by the Company (in consultation with the Union, as appropriate) at any time
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Strongly preferred but not required:
Basic tack welding skills
Pay Information
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.
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