Shift Mechanic - Newport News, VA, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

JOB TITLE:
SHT Mechanic


REPORTS TO:
Superintendent

Summary of position:
Removing/replacing SHT Tiles in designated areas. Position requires willingness to learn, and the ability to quickly make decisions.

May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor for the completion of the job in a safe and timely manner.

Essential Job Requirements:

Perform carpentry-type duties to include use of manual tools, power tools, build containments, understand procedures and drawings, maintain a clean work environment inside and around all containments where SHT removal/install is being performed.

Demonstrate comprehension of complex shapes and the ability to understand symmetrical gaps both parallel and perpendicular to the ships surface shape.

Mix different types of solvent and adhesive materials; use troweling tools and adhesives, and work with equipment specific to SHT installations.

Surface preparation will be a large portion of this job; understanding fairness and flush is imperative to the final product.

May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor for the completion of the job in a safe and timely manner.

Required Education:
None


Required Experience:
Commercial Carpentry, Ceramic Tile Installation, UHP Operations, or other shipyard/industry experience. Substantial use of mathematical computations. Some instruction, along with on-the-job training will be provided.

Required Skills:
Ability to take direction required. Must be able to work cooperatively and productively with other employees and shipyard personnel.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces; occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle; regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions.

May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks. Must be able to follow clean shaven policy.

Aptitude Requirements:
Must be able to carry out complex directions in a safe, timely, and productive manner.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equipment Used:
Various dependent upon daily job assignment.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
None


Working Conditions:
Repetitive, physical work.

Regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees.

Often works on scaffold & ladders for periods of time.

To avoid injury, personal protective equipment (PPE) required such as safety clothing, safety devices to protect eyes, head or hearing and to protect personnel from bodily harm.

Overtime or shift work involved most of the time.

Location
Newport News, VA

Salary Range

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt