Position Location: Bremerton, WA Summary: Sheet metal mechanics are responsible for the layout, fabrication and installation of sheet metal parts made from sheet thicknesses up to 1/8 inch such as bulkheads, lockers, outfitting and furnishings and miscellaneous brackets. Sheet metal mechanics prefabricate, fit, install sheet metal structures in position for welding or riveting or other methods of mechanical fastening. Sheet metal mechanics prepare templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts. Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Helps fabricate templated for bending / shaping ship shipboard structures, frames, bulkheads and brackets. Assists with measurements, layout and cutting of templates. Perform grinding and cleaning of surfaces to be welded or riveted using power and hand tools. Proficient in riveting and fastening panels and sheet metal structures. Perform housekeeping efforts to maintain cleanliness of the worksite. Deliver materials as required. Performs duties as Fire Watch. Participates in special projects as required. Employees may be required to travel for work to other locations Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis. Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination. Typically requires 1-5 years related experience. Read and understand blueprints and specifications. Certificates and Licenses: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed. Equipment: General Hand Tools Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS). Able to follow safety procedures. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working on a ship The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
See More Details >>Sheet Metal Mechanic Summary: • Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner by wearing all required PPE, and by adhering to all applicable safety requirements and standards of the company, customer, and/or regulatory group. • Recognize QA requirements, and report any circumstances that need attention to the QA Department or immediate supervisor. • Identify processes that will have to be accomplished at the shop and fill out all necessary paperwork. • Communicate with the supervisor, customer, or designated representative to coordinate specific job-related aspects and ensure job continuity. • Follow company, and customer policies, regulations, procedures, and other necessary requirements. Duties and Responsibilities: • Review details of the work package such as technical information, specification items, drawings, manuals, sketches, etc. • Skilled in layout, rip out, modification, installation, replacement, and repair of structures. • Perform all other duties as assigned. • Must adhere to applicable documents, references, and safety guidelines including, but not limited to the following: ü ABS ü MIL STD 2035 ü MSC General Technical Requirements (GTR) ü NAVSEA Standard Items ü General Specifications/Overhaul of Ships ü OSHA 2268 • Able to withstand environmental factors such as: ü Outside weather conditions ü High, precarious places ü Exposed to fumes and airborne particles ü Very loud noise level • Required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis. • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and seek assistance with weights over 50 lbs. • Occasionally perform other physical activities as required, such as: • Stooping • Bending • Squatting • Climbing (including but not limited to, vertical and incline ladders, masts, and kingposts) • Crawling (including but not limited to, through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks, and voids) Experience Requirements: • 3rd Class = 1 ½ - 3 years of experience working with Sheet Metal in a shipyard. • 2nd Class = 2 - 4 years of experience working with Sheet Metal in a shipyard. • 1st Class = 4 - 5 years of experience working with Sheet Metal in a shipyard. Other Requirements: • Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening. • Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.
See More Details >>You will serve as a SHEET METAL MECHANIC SUPERVISOR I in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own UIC. For example: If you are within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A.Qualifications:Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: FULL_TIME
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Bremerton, WA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with a projected 0.2% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Bremerton earn an average of $1,600 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $80,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' Local 83 help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
