Lead Mechanic Supervisor: Sheet Metal (Job ID: 1491)

Colonna's Shipyard; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, VA seeks a Lead Mechanic Supervisor - Sheet Metal to lead skilled trades and drive production goals in ship repair and fabrication. The role emphasizes training, assignment, and safety within a fast-paced marine setting.

The candidate will oversee daily production activities, ensure tools and procedures are ready, review project specifications, and generate production reports while supporting Plan of the Day and project scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship with 7+ years related trade experience.
• Ability to use hand tools and instruments.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Able to work in confined spaces and climb ladders.
• Reliable attendance.
• Knowledge of sheet metal, joinery, and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine production duties to support goals.
• Perform skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, installation/removal and construction in sheet metal trades.
• Support daily production activities and ensure teams have necessary tools and procedures for safety and efficiency.
• Assist management with timekeeping, training, performance management, coaching and supervision.
• Break down production requirements into practical action plans to meet safety, quality, cost and schedule goals.
• Provide input to Plan of the Day (POD) and use resources to meet project requirements.
• Evaluate job sites and ensure safe setups and efficient work evolutions.
• Understand and comply with contract requirements, drawings and work instructions.

Skills

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or Apprenticeship or HS

Tools

Hand tools and instruments

Sheet metal tools

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Position:Lead Mechanic Supervisor: Sheet Metal (Job ID: 1491)

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Id:1491

# of Openings:1

Lead Mechanic Supervisor - Sheet Metal

Purpose

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain a Lead Mechanic Supervisor - Sheet Metal to support our shipyard operationsin Norfolk, VA.

Position Summary: Position will support management with training and assignment of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their ability, experience, and job knowledge in support and execution of production goals in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary duty is to execute routine (and non-routine) production duties in support of operational goals and in compliance with Company procedures and policies.
• Performs skilled tasking (relative to their assigned trade) in the maintenance, repair, installation/removal, new construction, etc. activities supporting ship repair/industrial fabrication operations.
• Supports management to facilitate daily production activities of the team and helps ensure employees (assigned to their work crew) have all necessary tools, equipment, work procedures, etc. to work safely and efficiently.
• May assist management with timekeeping validation, training, performance management, coaching/counselling, supervision, etc. for employees assigned to their work crews.
• Breaks broader production requirements down to practical action plans to support safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals while providing constant monitoring of job sites.
• Utilizing their production knowledge, make recommendations to support Plan of the Day (POD) for their assigned projects and utilizing their assigned resources to efficiently achieve operational requirements of projects.
• Evaluates job sites and work environments prior to work starting to ensure safe project set ups and efficient work evolutions.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all contract requirements, drawings, procedures/work instructions, etc.

Additionally, position will:

• Review project specifications/SOWs and support creation of requisitions of all needed materials in accordance with contract requirements and associated references.
• Generate and submits production reports to management (to include condition and surveillance reports, operational briefs, executed quality checks, etc.) meeting all technical/customer reporting requirements.
• Support management in ensuring tools/resources are mobilized and demobilized from project appropriately, providing updates on damaged or lost equipment.
• Initiates QA/Customer call out and attends/executes TIP inspections.
• May serve as backup/makeup to supervisor, as needed.
• Provides input to management and project teams to support schedule, progress, ETC/EAC updates for all projects assigned to them.

Qualifications

• Must have aBachelors or Registered Apprentice (grad) or HS and at least 7 years related trade experience (in the trade to be supervised).
• Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with trade.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must be able to comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Must be able to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Must have working knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in Sheet Metal, Joinery, and HVAC.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Some previous supervisory/mentoring experience (such as make-up supervisor)

Security Requirements

• Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• Must be able ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
• Employee may be required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
• Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
• Frequent use of respirator.
• Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $36.77 - $43.26

Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate’s relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees’ best health and wellness. Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO)