Shipyard Tinsmith: Sheet Metal Fabrication & Install Pro

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a mid-level tinsmith to fabricate and install components for ships. The role involves reading blueprints, performing layout, and working with sheet metal, stainless steel, and aluminum according to fabrication sketches and drawings.

Applicants should have at least one year of technical or vocational training in tinsmith or carpentry, plus experience in metals fabrication, measurement, and tool use.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in metals fabrication or installation.
• Must be able to read blueprints in detail.
• Must have experience working with sheet metal, hand tools, and power tools.
• Must be able to read a tape measure, and demonstrate ability to perform complex layout with assistance.
• Must meet the requirements of the Tinsmith physical task analysis.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of items made from sheet metal, steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using sketches and drawings.
• Installing items on units or ships including shelving, ventilation, guards, tables, racks and countertops, using blueprints.
• Fabricating and installing main engine and generator exhaust and intakes using drawings.

Skills

Metals fabrication

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a mid-level tinsmith to fabricate and install components for ships. The role involves reading blueprints, performing layout, and working with sheet metal, stainless steel, and aluminum according to fabrication sketches and drawings.

Applicants should have at least one year of technical or vocational training in tinsmith or carpentry, plus experience in metals fabrication, measurement, and tool use.