Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Mechanic to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and experience in fabricating and assembling sheet metal components. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and precision of our products, contributing to the overall success of our manufacturing operations. Duties • Fabricate sheet metal components according to specifications and blueprints. • Assemble parts using various tools and equipment, including press brake machines. • Perform quality inspections on finished products to ensure they meet industry standards. • Utilize electrical discharge machining techniques as needed for precision tasks. • Operate machining tools such as lathes to create and modify parts. • Apply basic math skills to calculate dimensions, tolerances, and material requirements. • Weld components when necessary to ensure structural integrity. • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety protocols at all times. Requirements • Proven mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication. • Proficiency in operating press brake machines and other fabrication tools. • Strong understanding of quality inspection processes and standards. • Familiarity with electrical discharge machining is a plus. • Basic math skills for measurements and calculations related to fabrication tasks. • Ability to weld is preferred but not mandatory; willingness to learn is essential. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Job Description: Under supervision of a supervisor or Journeyman, this position is responsible for the removal, assembly, installation and repair of sheetmetal products and equipment such as HVAC ducting, furniture, nonstructural bulkhead systems and ceiling systems in berthing, heads, living spaces, and food service areas on maritime vessels such as Navy Ships, Military Sealift Command ships, and commercial vessels. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 1. Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence. 2. Must have a working knowledge of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature. 3. Must be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) 4. Must be able to write Condition Found Reports (CFR) describing the material condition of the ship as it pertains to the assigned work item. 5. Must be willing and able to carry out written and verbal instructions provided by the supervisor and journeyman. 6. Must be able to interpret appropriate sections of NAVSEA, ABS, Coast Guard standards and manufacturer’s tech manuals. 7. Must have experience repairing and installing berthing equipment; galley equipment; ventilation ducting (heating and cooling); and joiner doors. 8. Must have experience using hand and power tools and understand the operation of fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls and routers. 9. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Must understand the US customary and metric measurement systems. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Must comply with OSHA standards and BAE best safety practices. 2. Arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time and end the shift as directed by the schedule and your supervisor. 3. Work shifts and overtime as assigned. 4. Keeping the work area clean and safe at all times, being aware of the added responsibility for fire prevention. 5. Complete daily work assignments and provide status of unfinished work to the supervisor and journeyman. 6. Assist with documenting Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) as required by the work specifications. 7. Comply with the Company’s “Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be businesslike and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. 8. Resolve unexpected events related to your assigned task in a professional manner. 9. Work Tasks Include: a. Maintain a safe work environment, paying particular attention to the added requirements for hot work is required. b. Conduct a preproduction inspection of the work site and document the results. c. Assist with operational testing and documentation. d. Assist with the measurement, lay out, and remove of existing structures, furniture, and ventilation ducting as required by the drawings or specifications. e. Trim, file, grind, deburr, and buff surfaces with hand tools and power tools. f. Bolt, rivet, screw, clip, caulk or otherwise bond components. g. Assist with the installation of berthing equipment; galley equipment; ventilation ducting (heating and cooling); and joiner doors in accordance with drawings, specifications, and sketches. h. Run and remove lines and leads as required to accomplish work and in accordance with OSHA and BAE safety standards. i. Assist with the Lock-out Tag-out activities. j. Clean the work site at the end of the shift. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $26.24 - $34.00 per hour Work Location: In person
See More Details >>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+ 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. Wage Range: $24.75-$40.00 In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.
See More Details >>Sheetmetal Mechanic 1st ClassApply now Date: Apr 9, 2025 Location:Bremerton, WA, US, 98337 Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com Shift ALL Security ClearanceNo Clearance • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description) The Sheetmetal Mechanics are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safety, with the highest quality, in a professional manner • POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training) Typically has a High School diploma or equivalent plus five (5) years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment. POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience) • * Must have at least 5 years experience working on Navy ships and have the ability to navigate a ship and understand compartment designation • Must be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, layout, fabricate, install and repair sheetmetal products related to shipboard construction HVAC and habitability and have an excellent knowledge of the various types of metals and sizes. • Excellent knowledge of habitability layout and installation of metal joiner (MJ) bulkheads, MJ doors, berths, galleys and office outfitting • Must be able to repair sheetmetal products related to Shipboard construction HVAC and Habitability • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize • Must have full knowledge of Work Authorization Form (WAF) • Must be able to complete work with little or no guidance from Supervisor • Must have basic knowledge of Standard Items • Works well with others • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS X Carrying X Lifting X Walking X Climbing X Pulling X Must be able to go on vessels X Crawling X Sitting X Visual Requirements: X Crouching X Standing X Hearing X Stooping Other: X Kneeling X Talking • VISUAL REQUIREMENTS Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arms reach or performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by electricians, technicians, service people, painters, mechanics, etc. • WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to the Sheetmetal Shop Foreman / General Foreman. • PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Assemble ventilation runs in accordance with drawings, specifications and meet Navy shipboard standard detail requirements, with little to no supervision • Ensure tank/compartment has an updated safe for hot work ticket and that requirements of the ticket have been met (ex., ventilation, lighting, safety equipment, etc.) • Ensure conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written (ex., fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.) • 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 little supervision • ACCOUNTABILITY Accountable to the Sheetmetal Shop Foreman / General Foreman • STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE None • UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Pay Range: $31.73 - $41.64 Hourly The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity. At NASSCO Bremerton we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and midpoint of salary range. Offers will be based on experience, abilities, and knowledge similar to the NASSCO Job being applied for NASSCO employees performing similar work. As a NASSCO team member, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Additionally, NASSCO employees earn paid vacation from date of hire, accrued at 2.31 hours for every week worked, seven paid holidays, and one personal day per year. Team members participating in a 401(k) retirement plan will receive a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election. Additionally, we offer tuition and training reimbursement(s). General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. To learn more about applicant rights under federal law, click here: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department. Please contact(757) 543-6801. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications. 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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.
