Production Shop Planner (Sheet Metal Mechanic)

United States Fleet Forces Command•Kittery, ME
•Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a PRODUCTION SHOP PLANNER (SHEET METAL MECHANIC) in the STRUCTURAL SHOP, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. You will work on the requirements of the Work Packaging and Control Processing Guide and other shipyard applicable instructions. You will utilize the project Task Packaging Strategy and sort information available in the database to develop task packages for the execution of work. You will identify scheduling conflicts with the applicable Project Team personnel for resolution. You will expedite and arrange the delivery of project and/or shop material and provide the necessary material status for the project.

Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You may be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
  • Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
  • Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
  • Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Nice To Haves

  • Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary.
  • Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy.

Responsibilities

  • Work on the requirements of the Work Packaging and Control Processing Guide and other shipyard applicable instructions.
  • Utilize the project Task Packaging Strategy and sort information available in the database to develop task packages for the execution of work.
  • Identify scheduling conflicts with the applicable Project Team personnel for resolution.
  • Expedite and arrange the delivery of project and/or shop material.
  • Provide the necessary material status for the project.
  • Reviews, releases, and accomplishes records review certification of the Technical Work Documents and supporting documents and materials needed to execute project or shop related tasks.
  • Works to the project schedule in order to stage all TWDs and supporting documentation and material needed to support the accomplishment of the task.
  • Provides a central point of contact to facilitate communication between the Zone Managers, Foreman, Shops, and Technical Codes to ensure continuous work progress.
  • Coordinating the packaging and assembly of supporting documentation and materials to meet schedules, task breakdowns, and material delivery deadlines.
  • Tracks material being worked by the inside Shops to support the assembly of task packages.

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Learn more about federal benefits.
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