Marine Carpenter

BAE Systems • Norfolk, VA

18d • $60,320 - $72,800

About The Position

The Carpenter Shop Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work involving equipment, Nomex panels, installation of materials, and construction of drydock blocks and crates. The mechanic operates equipment for assembly and installation and follows specified safety policies and procedures. The role requires advanced knowledge sufficient to perform work independently, teach others, understand the equipment and protective gear involved, and strategize and solve problems as appropriate.

Work includes operating hand and fixed equipment; removing and installing deck materials, tiles, false overhead panels, wood decking, and shaft coverings; building crates, hatches, and steps; constructing drydock blocks; and fabricating and installing Glass Reinforced Plastic handrails. The mechanic reads specifications and blueprints, measures and lays out work, inspects materials and surfaces, and documents imperfections. PCMS tile removal and installation is optional.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 4 to 7 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a government access badge. The role is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which determines wages and governs union employee benefits. The stated pay range is $29.00–$35.00 per hour ($60,320–$72,800 annually), though actual compensation may vary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain a government access badge.
• Advanced understanding of equipment, Nomex panels, installation of various materials, and drydock block and crate building.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions using common-sense understanding.
• Ability to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to measure using a scale and tape measure.
• Ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, steel-toe shoes, ear protection, chainsaw chaps when applicable, Tyvek suits, and respirators when working with certain chemicals.
• Knowledge and ability to use the listed hand and fixed equipment; fixed-equipment operators must be trained.
• Ability to read specifications, blueprints, and advanced blueprints as required for assigned work.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum relevant experience: 5 to 8 years.
• PCMS tile removal and installation is optional.

Responsibilities

• Operate a hand saw and trained-on grinders, and operate fixed equipment including table saws, planners, and drill presses for wood or metal frames.
• Perform countersinking on synthetic deck plates.
• Remove and document materials and components, including unbolting batterboards, sketching and tagging materials, inspecting decks for imperfections, and removing and labeling false-overhead panels and grids.
• Handle deck materials including electrical-grade matting, terrazzo, PRC, vinyl, ceramic or terracotta tile, and sound-dampening tile.
• Install fiberglass on shafts; apply basic polysulfide coating and resin; wrap shafts and make necessary adjustments.
• Cut wood decking, shoot studs, measure planks, secure decking with metal fasteners, and caulk.
• Glue, seal, measure, lay, and inspect electrical-grade matting and deck coating materials, including terrazzo, PRC, vinyl, and tile.
• Install ceramic or terracotta and sound-dampening tile.
• Lay out and install false-overhead panels; document the current state of spaces and panel and grid locations; read blueprints for overhead installations.
• Read specifications, assess equipment, and build crates; read measurements and build hatches; measure, lay out, and fabricate steps.
• Read advanced blueprints, measure, cut, and assemble drydock blocks.
• Read advanced blueprints, lay out, fabricate, and install Glass Reinforced Plastic handrails.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear applicable personal protective equipment.
• Optionally remove and install PCMS tile.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Other leave, potentially including military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED