**Sheet Metal Installer - San Diego, CA - Career Opportunity** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Installer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation and construction of bulkheads, ceiling panels, doors, windows, rails, and other related activities. This role involves working with large sheet metal pieces and components aboard Navy ships, requiring precision and adherence to Navy standards. **Responsibilities** + Install and assemble large sheet metal pieces, valves, bulkheads, and other components. + Assist in the installation of insulation in compartment floors, ceilings, and walls. + Work with Tac welding and place sheet-metal pieces before full welding. + Read and interpret blueprints to ensure compliance with Navy standards. + Fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair various sheet metal products such as shipboard ventilation systems and custom parts. + Operate machine tools like press brakes, shears, punches, and rollers. + Utilize hand tools such as grinders, drills, and rivet guns to meet specifications. + Verify conformance of fabricated items to blueprint specifications. **Essential Skills** + Installation and assembly of sheet metal components. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + 3+ years of marine experience. + Knowledge of shipyard, HVAC, and ventilation systems. + Experience with sheet metal fabrication and installation. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience aboard a CVN Class Navy ship preferred. + Experience with shipboard installation/repair. + Knowledge of shop mathematics and principles. **Work Environment** + Work is conducted at various shipyard facilities in San Diego, CA, including Nassco, BAE, CMSD, North Island, and the Naval Base on 32nd street. The role demands adherence to safety standards and may involve working in physically demanding conditions. Dress code is aligned with safety requirements. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025. **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.