Sheetmetal JM1

SOUTHCOAST WELDING • Chesapeake, VA

8d

About The Position

The Sheetmetal JM1 is responsible for fabricating, assembling and installing a wide variety of Components on Navy ship repair and other marine and commercial equipment. These Sheetmetal Components include, but are not limited to, Ventilation Systems, Metal Joiner Bulkheads and Framing, Furniture, Cabinetry, Lockers, Ladders and Handrails, and Wet Spaces. As a Sheetmetal Worker, you will perform work governed by detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines. Sheetmetal JM1 must possess trade specific tools.

The Sheetmetal JM1 must be able to meet and successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following physical demands are representative to the position.

The position is active and requires extensive standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, and crouching. Along with such movements, employee is required to lift parts/machinery of up to 75 pounds. Additional demands are listed below:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Requirements

• Basic Blueprint reading
• Able to perform work with direct supervision
• Must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company procedures and policies
• Able to read a tape measure
• Able to operate sawzall, 4” & 7” grinders, and various other tools
• Able to use drills, rivet guns, nibblers, rollers, and shears
• Basic Ship board installation and shop fabrication layout proficiency
• Able to climb ladders and work off scaffolding
• Able to lift, carry, and or push up to 50 – 75 lbs. throughout the shift (including overtime)
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of ship repair experience and/or skill set
• Must be able to speak and understand Basic English
• For E-verify and contract security purposes (including ship access lists), all employees MUST present a valid export document. Acceptable documents are U.S. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Passport, Passport Card and Permanent Resident Card.

Responsibilities

• Operates sheetmetal fabrication and hand machinery and equipment
• Operates shear equipment
• Perform basic fitting work on components
• Running lines and leads
• Basic Blueprint Reading
• Must adhere to a promote ALL company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in Production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure that employees assigned with Firewatch duties are in place and ready prior to begin hot work
• Fill out Job JSA forms

What This Job Offers

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