Sheet Metal Mechanic

Delphinus Engineering, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents

Company paid Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid

Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid

Paid time off with company holiday

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A professional services company in Norfolk, VA, seeks sheet metal mechanics to layout, fabricate, and install sheet metal parts. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with 1-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assisting in template fabrication, layout, and performing grinding and cleaning tasks. A safety-first approach is essential, as well as the ability to use general hand tools. Competitive hourly wage from $17.00 to $33.00 and inclusive company benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
• Able to follow safety procedures.
• Typically requires 1-5 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Helps fabricate templates for bending / shaping shipboard structures.
• Assists with measurements, layout and cutting of templates.
• Perform grinding and cleaning of surfaces to be welded or riveted.
• Proficient in riveting and fastening panels and sheet metal structures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED plus technical/vocational training or equivalent

Tools

General Hand Tools

Job description

Position Location

Norfolk, VA

Summary

Sheet metal mechanics are responsible for the layout, fabrication and installation of sheet metal parts made from sheet thicknesses up to 1/8 inch such as bulkheads, lockers, outfitting and furnishings and miscellaneous brackets. Sheet metal mechanics prefabricate, fit, install sheet metal structures in position for welding or riveting or other methods of mechanical fastening. Sheet metal mechanics prepare templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Helps fabricate templated for bending / shaping ship shipboard structures, frames, bulkheads and brackets.
• Assists with measurements, layout and cutting of templates.
• Perform grinding and cleaning of surfaces to be welded or riveted using power and hand tools.
• Proficient in riveting and fastening panels and sheet metal structures.
• Perform housekeeping efforts to maintain cleanliness of the worksite.
• Deliver materials as required.
• Performs duties as Fire Watch.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Employees may be required to travel for work to other locations.

Qualifications

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination.
• Typically requires 1-5 years related experience.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications.

Certificates and Licenses

Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.

Equipment

General Hand Tools

Knowledge, Skills And Other Abilities

• Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
• Able to follow safety procedures.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working on a ship. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Wage Range

$17.00 - $33.00 hourly

Req Number

SKI-26-00059

About the Organization

Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets. Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.