Boat Builder Leader

U.S. Coast Guard•Portsmouth County, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Boat Builder Leader at the U.S. Coast Guard Industrial Production Facility in Portsmouth, Virginia. The role involves constructing and repairing fiberglass and plywood hulls for small craft and vessels. Work includes fitting replacement planks, ribs, keelson, deadwood, and keel; caulking seams; repairing decks and topsides; replacing canvas and molding; installing deadlights, metal or wood coatings, and marine hardware; boring shaft logs; and constructing cradles to fit hulls. The position also involves mixing and applying standard and specialty coatings by brush, roller, air, or airless spray, and manipulating coatings after application when needed to achieve particular textures. The employee operates and maintains trade equipment, including air and airless application equipment, wet and dry abrasive equipment, and auxiliary breathing air equipment. The role requires planning repair-task sequences, selecting and safely using appropriate tools and equipment, and preparing reports and maintaining records of work and administrative information.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
Must pass a background investigation.
Ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out element).
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
Dexterity and safety knowledge.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
Technical practices, including theoretical, precise, and artistic practices.
Knowledge of materials.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Construct and repair fiberglass and plywood hulls of small craft and vessels.
Fit replacement planks, ribs, keelson, deadwood, and keel; caulk seams; repair decks and topsides; replace canvas and molding; install deadlights, coatings, and marine hardware; bore shaft logs; and construct cradles to fit hulls.
Mix and apply standard coatings and specialty coatings using brush, roller, air, or airless spray methods.
Smooth or otherwise manipulate coatings after application when necessary to produce special textures.
Understand, operate, and maintain air and airless application equipment, wet and dry abrasive equipment, and auxiliary breathing air equipment.
Use appropriate abrasive procedures for large structures and objects, and for small and intricate metal and nonmetal items.
Plan the sequence of repair tasks and select and safely use appropriate tools, devices, and equipment.
Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information.