Becoming a sheet metal worker in San Diego typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with 3,800 in California, and projects a 0.2% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $1,516 per week in San Diego, with an annual average of $78,832. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Summary / Objective The Sheetmetal Journeyman 3 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 Journeyman 3 must possess trade specific tools. Essential Functions / Duties • Operates Sheetmetal fabrication and hand machinery and equipment • Operates shear equipment and press brakes • Perform precise fitting work in components • Running lines and leads • Advance blueprint reading • Train Sheetmetal Journeyman 2 on advance Sheetmetal processes • Must adhere to and promote all company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment • Assist leadman/foreman with check points • Accomplishes tasks in a quick and timely manner • Ensure that employees assigned with Firewatch duties are in place and ready prior to begin hot work • Fill out Job JSA forms Physical Demands The Sheetmetal Journeyman 3 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: • 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) • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Supervisory Responsibility Does not have supervisory responsibilities Drug-Free Workplace Disclaimer Venture Dynamics is a Drug-Free Workplace. New employees: All new employees are required to perform pre-employment drug testing. Positive results for drugs or alcohol will result in the employment offer immediately rescinded no matter how qualified. Reasonable Suspicion: If the employee displays any kind of performance, behavioral or physical indicator of Drug-use he/she will be required to perform a Drug and Alcohol screen test. Post-Accident/Incident/Injury: Whenever justified by serious injury, damaged/loss of property, or life, the employee is required to fill a report and complete a Drug and Alcohol screen test. Random: Employees are subjected to Random drug testing to keep our company a Drug-Free Workplace Other This job description does not include all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. The key duties, responsibilities and requirements identified in this description are subject to modification by the Company at any time with or without notice. Requirements Physical / Medical • Must be able to successfully pass a Drug and Alcohol screening • Must be physically and Medically qualified to wear required Personal Protective Equipment for the position. • Ability to lift 50+ pounds, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, work at elevated heights and small spaces of confined nature. Knowledge / Skills • Advanced blueprint reading • Able to perform work with little to no supervision 1/19/23, 3:47 PM OneNote • 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 • Advanced Ship board installation and shop fabrication layout proficiency • Advance troubleshooting skills Competencies • Communication Proficiency • Flexibility (Job duties & schedule) • Work well with others in all areas where work is performed • Follow verbal/written instructions from leadman and foreman • Teamwork orientation Required Education and Experience • Must be able to speak and understand Basic English • Must have a minimum of 6 years of ship repair experience and/or skill set • Marine Sheetmetal education or training (optional and may substitute partial years of experience) Work Authorization Clearance 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. Additional • Must be United States Citizen or Permanent Resident. • Possess or be eligible to obtain DBID (Defense Biometric Identification). • Flexible schedule,
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See More Details >>What we offer Friendly Environment Flexible Hours Competitive Pay Vacation Sheet Metal Fabricator/Installer Date Posted: August 19, 2022 The Sheet Metal Mechanic / Installer is assigned to a ship superintendent/or sheet metal supervisor and is given a variety of responsibilities by the Production Manager to include an understanding of the complexity of the sheet metal repair environment with the goal of ensuring that a project is completed on time, within budget, and according to the requirements. Requirements of the position: • 5 years or more experience of detailing drawing for fabrication. • Willing to work Overtime when required. • Read/write/speak English. • Demonstrate basic math skills. • Near vision acuity correctable to 20/20 or better. • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment. • Has a HS diploma or GED. • Able to pass a security background check. • Able to pass a drug screen. • Must have a California driver’s license. • Able to work onboard ship; Climb ladders, scaffolds, work in confined spaces and on platforms off the ground. • Must be able to follow specifications, blueprints, layouts, and work orders. • Can list & possess equipment and tools required to complete task / assignments. Responsibilities: • Show up to jobsite on time when scheduled, follow company procedures. • Layout per drawing and fabricate new parts, ventilation, cabinets, etc. • Remove & Install MJ BLKH, ventilation for ships readiness and other ships equipment. • Able to follow directions per supervisor. • Able to read and understand specifications. • Provide your own tools – refer to Sheet Metal Tool List. • Assist QA Environmental & Safety Department during safety walkthroughs. • Help maintain customer satisfaction. download a PDF application and email it back to us at [email protected].
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