Per Diem Travel Sheet Metal Mechanic (contract position located in Newport News, VA)

Pay Rate

Up to $27.31 per hour + $140 per diem.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Mechanic with extensive experience in both commercial and naval sheet metal work. This role involves working in the installation of foundations, ventilation systems, bulkheads, shipboard furniture, and engaging in sheet metal fabrication shop tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install and fabricate sheet metal components including foundations, ventilation, bulkheads, and shipboard furniture.
• Interpret and comprehend complex ventilation assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches, including weld symbols, material types, and reference lines.
• Layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly with precision.
• Assemble piece parts in accordance with specifications, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Operate in a physically demanding environment, adhering to OSHA regulations applicable to the shipbuilding industry.
• Utilize small hand tools such as electric drills, grinders, and rivet guns, as well as shop equipment like drill presses and press brakes.

Essential Skills

• Four years of experience as a first-class Sheet Metal Worker in commercial or naval settings.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to comprehend fractional and decimal dimensions using a ruler.
• Experience in a physically demanding work environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations related to shipbuilding.
• Skill in using small hand tools and shop equipment.

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $27.31/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

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 meets 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.