Sheetmetal Mechanic

Tecnico • Chesapeake, VA

9d • $27 - $32

About The Position

The Sheetmetal Mechanic completes assigned work safely, follows applicable company, customer, and regulatory requirements, and recognizes and reports quality-assurance concerns. The role involves reviewing work packages and technical references, identifying work to be completed at the shop, preparing required paperwork, and coordinating job-related details with a supervisor, customer, or designated representative to maintain continuity. Work includes layout, rip out, modification, installation, replacement, and repair of structures. The mechanic must follow applicable documents and safety guidelines, including ABS, MIL STD 2035, MSC General Technical Requirements (GTR), NAVSEA Standard Items, General Specifications/Overhaul of Ships, and OSHA 2268.

The position involves work in varied environmental and physical conditions, including outdoor weather, high or precarious places, fumes and airborne particles, and very loud noise. Regular duties include sitting, handling and feeling objects, and reaching with the hands and arms. The role regularly requires lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; assistance must be sought for heavier weights. Occasional activities include stooping, bending, squatting, climbing ladders and structures, and crawling through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks, and voids.

Requirements

• Experience working with sheet metal in a shipyard: 3rd Class requires 1½–3 years; 2nd Class requires 2–4 years; 1st Class requires 4–5 years.
• Must be able to pass drug screening and work ability screening.
• Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.
• Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and seek assistance with weights over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in outdoor weather, at high or precarious places, and in conditions involving fumes, airborne particles, and very loud noise.
• Must be able to perform physical activities including sitting, handling and feeling objects, reaching with the hands and arms, and occasionally stooping, bending, squatting, climbing, and crawling.

Responsibilities

• Review work-package details, including technical information, specification items, drawings, manuals, and sketches.
• Perform layout, rip out, modification, installation, replacement, and repair of structures.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, wear required PPE, and comply with applicable safety requirements and standards.
• Recognize quality-assurance requirements and report circumstances requiring attention to the QA Department or immediate supervisor.
• Identify processes to be completed at the shop and complete necessary paperwork.
• Coordinate job-related details with the supervisor, customer, or designated representative to ensure job continuity.
• Follow company and customer policies, regulations, procedures, and other applicable requirements and references.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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