insulator 1st class - Norfolk, United States - Lyon Shipyard Inc

Description

Job Description

Job purpose

The Insulation/ Sheet Metal department is a highly versatile team of craftsmen that are responsible for fabricating, assembling, insulating and installing a wide variety of components on commercial and government vessels. These sheet metal components include, but are not limited to, ventilation systems, metal joiner bulkheads and framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders and handrails, foundations, and wet spaces. A sheet metal worker will perform work governed by detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines. The tools of the trade include a variety of hand tools and power tools/equipment to include drills, rivet guns, grinders, miter saws, band saws, nibblers, plasma arc cutters, rollers, shears, press brakes and CNC fabricators. An insulator will remove, repair, and install various types of insulation; including fiberglass, calcium silicate, and rubatex from piping systems, ventilation systems, and various components and structures throughout the ship. Master, 1st, 2nd and 3rd class levels are based on proficiency, knowledge, skills and abilities. This job description applies to all positions listed below:

Master Class:

1st Class:

2nd Class:

3rd Class:

Duties and responsibilities

An Insulator/ Sheet Metal mechanic must have general knowledge in measuring and cutting of sheet metal, read/understand drawing/ blueprints/sketches; ability to fabricate most sheet metal items (flashing, panel/panel boxes) such as stainless steel, aluminum and galvanized sheets, etc.

Sheet Metal –

1) Cuts and forms metal, gaskets, and wedges used in electric motors and generators, performing any combination of following duties: Measures and marks dimensions and holes on insulation material, such as felt, fiber, mica, and fiberglass, using specifications or template.

2) Places sheet of metal against shearing machine stops, depresses pedal to lower blade to cut strips, or inserts sheet under roller-type hold down and against stops of circular saw to cut strips.

3) Places cut material into bending machine and depresses pedal to rotate movable section around fixed mandrel to shape sides.

4) Holds flat and wedge metal against pedestal grinder to grind U-shaped bevel in end or inserts sheets between drums of drum sander to wear down to specified thickness.

5) Measures thickness of each mica sheet, using micrometer, and stacks sheets according to dimensions.

7) expected to strategize independently and problem - solve as appropriate General Identify various sheet metal types and sizes of metal by sight and feel

8) Complete habitability work. rip out and installation of berthing spaces, heads, mess decks and galley work know various materials to include but not limited to galvanized steel, aluminum , stainless steel , etc.

9) Operate and use power tools and hand tools saber saws drill motors, grinders, sanders, reciprocating saws, rivets guns

10) Remove , fabricate and install ventilation systems Read vent sketches, drawings and prints Form and fit using materials and assemble several fittings together Layout and assemble sheets of material Remove, repair of replace ventilation systems by using drawings , hand tools and power tools and equipment Fabricate sections of ventilation by using skill knowledge and power equipment Install ventilation systems ducting, fans, heaters, cooling coils, etc. fabricate most sheet metal items, flashing, panels, pans boxes, miscellaneous items bulkhead panels, rat guards, screens and covers fabricate all kinds of parts from stainless steel , aluminum, steel and galvanized sheet.

Insulation-

1. Brushes adhesives on or attaches adhesive-backed pins to flat surfaces as necessary to facilitate application of insulation material.
2. Measures and cuts insulation material to specified size and shape for covering flat or round surfaces, using tape measure, knife, or scissors.
3. Fits, wraps, or attaches required insulation material around or to structure, following blueprint specifications.
4. Covers or seals insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape to secure insulation to structure, according to type of insulation used and structure covered, using staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
5. May cut shaped wooden or fiber strips to lengths for wedges, using band saw.
6. Applies insulating material to exposed surfaces of structures, such as air ducts, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks, and cold storage rooms: Reads blueprints and selects required insulation material, such as fiberglass, foam rubber, styro foam, cork, or urethane, based on material's heat retaining or excluding characteristics.

Competencies

1. Technical Capacity
2. Communication Proficiency
3. Problem Solving/Analysis
4. Initiative
5. Results Driven
6. Thoroughness
   

Work Environment

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and to vibration.

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.

The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work could be Sunday through Sunday. This position periodically requires long hours and weekend work and nights. Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function and a prerequisite to perform other essential functions of the position.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although periodic out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school degree or equivalent
2. Apprentice or trade school
3. Master Class – 7+ years of exp. in trade, 1st Class – 5+ years of exp. in trade, 2nd Class – 3+ years of exp. in trade, 3rd Class – 1+ years of exp. in trade
   1. Verifiable marine or industrial experience.

Preferred Education or Experience

Education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with the business necessity.

1. Sheet metal/Fabrication, Carpentry, Construction, Mechanical/Automotive Repair, Welding/Hull Tech, or similar experience.
2. Successfully completed a technical/vocational program in HVAC, Welding, Carpentry, Construction or a similar program and/or have completed related military training.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to work ALL assigned shift hours as production needs dictate.

• Must be able to learn to read, interpret and utilize blueprints.

• Must be able to use a variety of tools and measuring devices during this process.

• This is an industrial environment involving extreme heights, confined spaces, physical labor and various weather conditions within a shipyard environment.

• Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.

• Must be qualified to wear a respirator.

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and continues to be, a fundamental principle at Lyon Shipyard, Inc. It is the company's policy that opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or any other category protected under state or local law. This policy applies to employees and applicants and to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, and treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and termination of employment. Lyon Shipyard is proud to be a drug free workplace.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.