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Sheetmetal Fitter 3rd Shift

BAE Systems USA and Careers
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2026
Job Description

What's it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. As a Sheetmetal Journeyperson at BAE Systems, you will play a critical role in ship sheetmetal phases, working on the front lines to deliver life saving products to the U.S military. You will have opportunities to grow in a team environment, hone your skills, and see the impact of your work every day.

As a Sheetmetal Journeyperson, you will:

  • Work onboard Navy and Commercial ships.

  • Assembles, removes, installs and repair sheetmetal products and equipment such as HVAC ducting, furniture, nonstructural bulkhead systems and ceiling systems.

  • Performs renovations of heads, berthing spaces and food service areas.

  • Operates a variety of hand and power tools.

  • 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, deburrs, buffs and smooths surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools. 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.

  • Performs related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

  • Must be able to work within a team-based environment to accomplish all aspects of ship fitting and welding fabrication.

  • Candidates may be required to travel to different sites or Naval Bases.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Minimum 3 years Sheetmetal Fitting or Mechanic experience

  • Must understand the layout of the ship and compartment identification

  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and military specifications

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DBIDS pass.

  • Ability to interpret and understand NAVSEA drawings/blueprints.

  • Good communication and good interpersonal skills.

  • Must possess basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position.

  • Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces and can climb staircases and ladders of varying sizes.

  • Must be able to carry personal tool bag weighing anywhere from 20-30 lbs.



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Weld Certification

  • Ultrasonic Impact Testing Treatment (UIT Treatment) – certification

  • Carbon steel certification

  • Passing grade on breaking test

  • Certification in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as manual metal arc welding (MMA or MMAW), flux shielded arc welding or informally as stick welding (manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld)

  • Certification in flux-cored arc welding (FCAW or FCA) (a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process)



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59800 - $91645

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $59,800 - $91,645

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