Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic

Performance Contracting Group•San Diego, CA

18h

About The Position

PCI Marine is seeking experienced habitability and joiner (HAB) journeymen for its West Coast Marine operations, supporting Navy and commercial ship repair. This is an experienced, hands-on craft role installing shipboard sheet metal and joiner work in berthing, sanitary, galley, and other living spaces. Work includes joiner panels, honeycomb panels, false overheads, ventilation ductwork, and related HAB components. The emphasis is on field installation, modifying and fitting sheet metal in place as shipboard conditions require. The role calls for journeyman-level accuracy, productivity, and problem-solving in congested shipboard spaces. The position requires travel to other job sites up and down the West Coast as assigned and the ability to obtain and maintain shipyard and military base access required for projects. It is safety sensitive. PCI offers a competitive benefits package, with details provided during the hiring process.

Requirements

Journeyman-level experience installing shipboard sheet metal, joiner, and habitability components.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
Ability to perform precise field measurements, layout, and fit-up and verify dimensions before cutting material.
Ability to safely use required hand tools, power tools, access equipment, and material-handling devices within training and authorization.
Ability to obtain and maintain shipyard and military base access required for assigned projects.
Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry a personal tool bag weighing 20–30 pounds.
Ability to stand, balance, walk, and climb ladders and staircases of varying sizes for extended periods.
Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, and reach above shoulder height or out in front.
Ability to work at heights, overhead, and in confined spaces, including extended overhead work on false overheads.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when required, subject to fit testing and medical clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DDG-class or other U.S. Navy berthing, sanitary, and ventilation installations.
Experience installing NAVSEA-accepted joiner and honeycomb panel systems.
Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items, shipboard inspection processes, and applicable trade workmanship requirements.
Working knowledge of shop equipment such as brakes, shears, and rolls for field pieces.
Familiarity with ventilation air-flow testing and balancing support activities.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret technical documents, drawings, reference lines, and elevations; take precise field measurements and verify dimensions before cutting materials.
Install and assemble metal joiner bulkhead panels, doors and frames, trim, channels, closure pieces, honeycomb panels, false overheads, ventilation ductwork, and related HAB metal components.
Lay out installations around existing piping, cable, ventilation, and lighting while maintaining required access and clearances.
Modify and field-fit ductwork and sheet metal to accommodate existing conditions, including making simple flat patterns for field pieces.
Cut, notch, drill, fasten, and seal sheet metal and panel materials using appropriate field methods and tooling.
Identify drawing conflicts and interferences with structure and other systems, and obtain approval from the foreman or project team before deviating from approved requirements.
Meet dimensional tolerances, attachment methods, and workmanship expectations while avoiding damage to adjacent ship systems and finishes.
Check completed work for alignment, panel joints, support spacing, secure fastening, clearance, accessibility, and inspection readiness.
Safely use required hand tools, power tools, access equipment, and material-handling devices within training and authorization.
Coordinate daily installation interfaces with other crafts and report material shortages, access restrictions, rework, and progress to the assigned foreman.
Maintain a clean work area, protect surrounding equipment, observe foreign material exclusion controls, and follow established shipboard safety procedures.
Travel to other job sites up and down the West Coast as assigned.