Sheet Metal Mechanics

Venture Dynamics • Norfolk, VA

5d

About The Position

Venture Dynamics is in need of Sheet Metal Mechanics to plan, layout, fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal parts for the repair and modernization of US Navy vessels. Utilize equipment including hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment. Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls and routers to cut, bend, lock and form, or straighten materials. Trims, files, grinds, debars, buffs and smooths surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools. Sheet Metal Mechanics welds, solders, bolts, rivets, screws, clips, caulks, or bonds component parts to assemble products, using hand tools, power tools and equipment. Inspects assemblies and installation for conformance to specification. May install furniture such as air-conditioning and heating, ventilation ducting, cabinets, shelves and other equipment on board ships. Must be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, layout, fabricate, install, and repair sheet metal products related to shipboard construction HVAC and habitability and have an excellent knowledge of the various types of metals and size Excellent knowledge of Habitability layout and installation of metal joiner (MJ) bulkheads, MJ doors, berths, galleys and office outfitting. Write WAFs and hot work tickets and perform trade quality assurance work, with little to no supervision. Sheet Metal Mechanics must the following requirements/skills: Must have a Minimum (5) years experience Must understand the layout of the ship and compartment identification Basic reading, writing and math skills required Must be capable of using hand and power tools safely and efficiently Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and military specifications Must be able to pass a written Sheet Metal Exam if required. Candidates may be required to travel to different sites or Naval Bases Must be flexible to working all shifts Must have own transportation Must be a US Citizen Must pass drug test and background screening and be eligible to obtain a DBIDS Badge.

Requirements

• Minimum (5) years experience
• Understand the layout of the ship and compartment identification
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required
• Capable of using hand and power tools safely and efficiently
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and military specifications
• Able to pass a written Sheet Metal Exam if required
• Flexible to working all shifts
• Must have own transportation
• US Citizen
• Must pass drug test and background screening and be eligible to obtain a DBIDS Badge

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal parts for the repair and modernization of US Navy vessels
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls and routers
• Trim, file, grind, debar, buff and smooth surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools
• Weld, solder, bolt, rivet, screw, clip, caulk, or bond component parts to assemble products
• Inspect assemblies and installation for conformance to specification
• Install furniture such as air-conditioning and heating, ventilation ducting, cabinets, shelves and other equipment on board ships
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Layout, fabricate, install, and repair sheet metal products related to shipboard construction HVAC and habitability
• Write WAFs and hot work tickets and perform trade quality assurance work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed