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Overview

The Sheet Metal Worker position at Amentum involves performing sheet metal duties at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Employees are expected to comply with safety regulations and work independently while coordinating with others.

Responsibilities

  • Perform sheet metal workmanship as assigned.
  • Use hand tools such as aviation snips and sheet metal tongs.
  • Use power tools including shears and crimpers.
  • Form and install ductwork.
  • Perform material layouts.
  • Install roof curbs, dampers, and gutters.
  • Differentiate gauges and types of metal.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain a NASA badge.
  • Must provide certified citizenship documents on the date of hire.
  • Must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with REAL ID.
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED or 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Must pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test.
  • Must pass Asbestos physical and be able to wear a respirator as needed.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Position is located onsite at NASA Johnson Space Center.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
  • Requires good physical condition for climbing in and out of tight areas.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$33/hr across 84 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 355 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 201 different employers. 91 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,288 other active welding openings from 594 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Amentum currently has 6 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (31), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are San Angelo at $39/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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