Sheetmetal Joiner Helper

U.S. Coast Guard; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Baltimore, MD seeks a skilled Boat Joiner/Sheetmetal helper to support the Yard Industrial Department, Structural Group.

You will assist journeymen with tasks and perform simpler duties independently, contributing to shipboard structural work and maintenance. Typical duties include grinding, sealing and sanding decks and coverings, repairing and installing various sheetmetal components, and assisting in drydocking operations.

Qualifications

• This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Using power and hand tools for tasks such as grinding, sealing and sanding decks and deck coverings; repairing and installing various terrazzo and epoxy components.
• Installing and removing coverings, installing sheathing; assisting in fabrication and installation of sheetmetal components.
• Assisting in drydocking operations.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, USCG, Yard, Industrial Department, Structural Group in Baltimore, MD.

Key Responsibilities

You will assist journeymen Boat Joiners and Sheetmetal Mechanics with work that cannot be handled alone and also performs less difficult tasks alone. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include:

• Using power and hand tools common to the trades for working on less difficult tasks such as preparing and finishing surfaces by grinding, sealing and sanding decks, and deck coverings; repairing, installing various types of terrazzo, epoxy, etc.
• Installing and removing protecting coverings where needed; installing sheathing; assisting in the fabrication and installation of sheetmetal components.
• Assisting in drydocking operations.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $24.5 – $28.58/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.