Sheet Metal Mechanic

Job Title

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Responsible for rip‑out, layout, repair, and installation of shipboard sheet metal products and parts, including fit‑up and installation of overhead ceilings, joiner benches, joiner doors, water closet doors, workbenches, deck grating, lockers, stowages, angle‑bar stiffeners, T‑bar supports, and deck plating.

• Utilize and interpret blueprints for the installation of various sheet‑metal products.
• Measure, mark dimensions and lay‑out material to be installed using tools such as scribes, rulers, tape measures, and squares.
• Drill, fasten, and install sheet metal parts in accordance with drawing specifications.
• Weld structural steel and stainless steel members in support of various sheet metal installations.
• Perform basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, company policies, and procedures; ensure safety is a priority during all activities, including the use of tools and installation of all sheet‑metal parts.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Attentive to detail and alert to ensure safety.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co‑workers.
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
• Able to lift materials and tools up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent math skills.

• High school graduate or GED.
• Six (6) years of related experience, including three (3) years in a maritime environment onboard naval ships installing habitability spaces such as berthing equipment, false ceilings, deck grating, joiner benches, and joiner doors.
• Experience using hand and power tools, including drills, air rivet guns, angle grinders, and saws.

• Work performed within a shipyard, with minimal exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and hazardous machinery.
• Work performed onboard naval ships; some travel required.

• May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees, including the following:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Long‑Term Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401(k)

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company’s Employee Assistance Program. Per diem or dislocation allowance may be provided to reimburse lodging, meals, and incidental expenses incurred while traveling out of town for work.

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.