Sheet Metal Mechanics - Shipyard
Company: Venture Dynamics
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Venture Dynamics is in need of
Sheet Metal Mechanics to plan, layout, fabricate, assemble, install
and repair sheet metal parts for the repair and modernization of US
Navy vessels. Utilize equipment including hand tools, power tools,
machines and equipment. Sets up and operates fabricating machines,
such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls and routers to cut,
bend, lock and form, or straighten materials. Trims, files, grinds,
debars, buffs and smooths surfaces using hand tools and portable
power tools. Sheet Metal Mechanics welds, solders, bolts, rivets,
screws, clips, caulks, or bonds component parts to assemble
products, using hand tools, power tools and equipment. Inspects
assemblies and installation for conformance to specification. May
install furniture such as air-conditioning and heating, ventilation
ducting, cabinets, shelves and other equipment on board ships. Must
be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, layout,
fabricate, install, and repair sheet metal products related to
shipboard construction HVAC and habitability and have an excellent
knowledge of the various types of metals and size Excellent
knowledge of Habitability layout and installation of metal joiner
(MJ) bulkheads, MJ doors, berths, galleys and office outfitting.
Write WAFs and hot work tickets and perform trade quality assurance
work, with little to no supervision. Sheet Metal Mechanics must the
following requirements/skills: Must have a Minimum (5) years
experience Must understand the layout of the ship and compartment
identification Basic reading, writing and math skills required Must
be capable of using hand and power tools safely and efficiently
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and military
specifications Must be able to pass a written Sheet Metal Exam if
required. Candidates may be required to travel to different sites
or Naval Bases Must be flexible to working all shifts Must have own
transportation Must be a US Citizen Must pass drug test and
background screening and be eligible to obtain a DBIDS Badge.
Keywords: Venture Dynamics, Hampton , Sheet Metal Mechanics - Shipyard, Engineering , Norfolk, Virginia
