CARPENTER 2ND CLASS

Lyon Shipyard & Fabrication LLC•Norfolk, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs carpentry work required in the maintenance and construction of marine railways and floating dry docks. Master, 1st, 2nd and 3rd class levels are based on proficiency, knowledge, skills and abilities. This position will support Assistant Leadman in day-to-day operations. Responsibilities will include building docking blocks in the shop, assisting with block setting, and supporting the removal of interferences and general carpentry work. This individual will also train under Assistant Leadman to build proficiency in carpentry and dock operations. Additionally, this role will help with support overhaul and assist during docking and undocking operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a Shipyard/ Military setting.
Skills, knowledge or experience required for this occupation will depend on the job class. Must include related on-the-job training and experience in shipbuilding, marine railways, floating dry docks, and carpenter work
Work in overhead structures and around beneath machinery.
Additionally, injury exposure could be severe, cuts and bruises; considerable physical effort of hands and arms are required.

Responsibilities

Receive work orders and prints or sketches for the job. Makes sketches showing construction details for the job. Estimates material requirements and tools or equipment needed to perform job.
Sets up and operates wood working tools to cut, form and finish job. Erects or dismantles structures, repairs or refinishes walls and structures.
Installs wood or metal parts. Installs glass or replaces broken glass as required. Prepares irregular scaffolding which may be required.
Lubricates and maintains carpenter shop equipment.
Crates machinery and other equipment for shipment.
Completes finish work and all types of flooring as well as fiber glass tail shafts for vessels.
Operates back hoe
Drop ceilings
Concrete work
Involved in dredging and pile driving
Pier repair
Trail boards for vessels
Shifting of all vessels and work floats
Interference removals (IWO) in accordance with work order steel work, pipe work, and electrical work
Installation of oil booms
May work as part of mechanics team in semi-annual overhaul program.
May do touch up or incidental painting after structural repair.
May repair pallets and skids as time is available.
Assists in blocking for vessels on marine railways and floating dry docks.