Sheet Metal Handyman

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Welding department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for three Handy Man for the Sheet Metal Shop. The work schedule is Monday – Sunday from 0600 to 1445. The Handyman is responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications, safety, with the highest quality, in a professional manner. Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

Must be able to set up and break down equipment, including helping Journeymen run hoses; operate power tools; clean the work area and properly dispose of garbage, scrap and other material as directed by supervisor.
Must be able to accomplish the semi-skilled functions within the trade where assigned.
Must be able to check out, deliver, return and properly care for the required material and tools used in the trade.
Must be able to identify and use the equipment and tools used in the trade.
Must be able to perform preventive maintenance on shop machinery and equipment used in the employee’s trade, such as lubricating machinery, checking fluid levels in equipment or making minor adjustments as directed.
Must be able to organize, arrange and maintain order in stockrooms and other material staging areas.
Must be able to ensure that you are working as safely and as productively as possible, maintaining quality control at all times.
Must have good housekeeping skills and be able to maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and to ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
Must be able to follow established policies and procedures, including but not limited to time keeping procedures.
Must be fully aware of emergency and evacuation procedures, to include muster locations and the supervisors’ requirement to account for their personnel.
Must be able to work well with others.
Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Must be able to perform job safely.
Must be able to recognize and avoid potential safety hazards.
Must know what personal protective equipment (PPE) to use and when.
Must be able to navigate a ship and understand compartment designation, where applicable.
Must have basic knowledge of math.
Must be able to go on vessels
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to work aboard vessels, climb ladders, and work in tanks and confined spaces.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
Must be able to work evening and weekend hours.
Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards.

Responsibilities

Ensure that WAF ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished.
Must ensure that no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs.
Ensure that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (ex., special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc.)
Ensure that you are trained for qualified for the work you are assigned to do (ex., JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs, etc.)
Ensure that you and personnel working under your direction are working safely and as productively as possible, maintaining quality control at all times
Ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure
Ability to complete assignment with direction of supervision.

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