Seattle Shipyard Sheet Metal Mechanic (NAVSEA)

Venture Dynamics Northwest Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Venture Dynamics is seeking experienced Sheet Metal Mechanics to join our marine-focused team in Seattle, WA. You will perform sheet metal and mechanical tasks for NAVSEA-standard repair and modernization of US Navy vessels, including planning, layout, fabrication, installation and repair of components.

Diverse shifts (8/10/12 hours), 40-60 hours per week, 6-12+ month contract starting in November. Must have 3+ years shipyard experience, U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a shipyard environment.
• Must understand ship layout and compartment identification.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.
• Capable of using hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, schematics, and NAVSEA specs.
• Flexible to working all shifts and have own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheetmetal parts for Navy vessel repair/modernization.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, routers).
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, and finish surfaces using hand/power tools.
• Weld, solder, bolt, rivet, clip, caulk or bond components per NAVSEA standards.
• Inspect assemblies for conformance to specifications and safety.
• May install HVAC ducting, cabinets, and equipment on ships.

Skills

Sheet Metal

Mechanics

NAVSEA standards

Blueprints & schematics

Hand & power tools

Shipyard experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Fabricating machines

Welding equipment

Shears / brakes / presses

Job description

Venture Dynamics is seeking experienced Sheet Metal Mechanics to join our marine-focused team in Seattle, WA. You will perform sheet metal and mechanical tasks for NAVSEA-standard repair and modernization of US Navy vessels, including planning, layout, fabrication, installation and repair of components.

Diverse shifts (8/10/12 hours), 40-60 hours per week, 6-12+ month contract starting in November. Must have 3+ years shipyard experience, U.S.