Sheet Metal Associate

Hourly Rate

$33.18

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Removes miscellaneous duct work, sheeting, locker, furniture, etc., from various locations of vessels or shipyard sites and rebuilds and/or reinstalls by welding and fitting techniques.
• Fabricates basic sheet metal projects to industrial customer specifications.
• Visualizes a completed job from start to finish.
• Uses blueprints in accomplishing work projects.
• Performs basic layout (i.e., on center square to round, round elbow, funnel, etc.)
• Fabricates duct work on and off the ship.
• Removes and installs duct work.
• Performs basic welding – stick and mig.
• Recognizes materials (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum, etc.) and determines gauge.
• Successfully completes sustained work at various heights, including, but not limited to 100 feet.
• Uses a tape measure.
• Works within a confined space, climbs ladders, and performs work in overhead positions.
• Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property.
• Performs assembly work associated with the sheet metal trade.
• Installs duct work, galley equipment, ceiling panels, etc.
• Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

• Communicate effectively, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math (add, subtract, divide and multiply).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to use basic geometry and trigonometry.
• Proficiency with shop equipment – press, shear, hand break, roll, Pittsburgh, drill press, spot welder, etc.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years relevant work experience, preferably in the shipyard.
• Proven skills, work history, and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

• Four‑hour fire watch certification
• HAZWOPER – First Responder Awareness Level
• Confined space certification

• Sitting:
  Occasionally sits for 1 hour at a time, up to 8 hours per day, while welding. May adjust position.
• Standing:
  Frequently stands while performing work at various tooling machines. May stand up to 2 hours uninterrupted, up to 8 hours per day.
• Walking:
  Frequently walks a maximum of 3,000 feet uninterrupted, 2 times per day.
• Crouching:
  Occasionally crouches up to 15 minutes at a time, up to 10 times per day.
• Kneeling/Crawling:
  Occasionally crawls up to 10 feet, up to 10 times per day.
• Stooping:
  Occasionally stoops for up to 15 minutes at a time, up to 2½ hours per day.
• Twisting, neck, waist, etc.:
  Occasional twisting and bending as needed.
• Climbing:
  Occasionally climbs 30‑foot ladders to 100 feet in height total.
• Balancing:
  Occasionally needs balance while climbing stairs/ladders aboard ship.
• Reaching and Extending arms:
  Overhead continually, up to 6 hours per day.
• Handling/Grasping:
  Continuously holding and operating tools and equipment.
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Occasionally applies force up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting/Carrying:
  Carries up to 25 pounds occasionally; may lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Other physical demands:
  Occasionally uses scissors for cutting and trimming sheet metal, up to 2 hours per day.

• Talking:
  Occasionally talks in person or on telephone/radio.
• Hearing:
  Occasionally talks with other co‑workers.
• Vision:
  Continually needed; near, far acuity, depth perception and field of vision required; color vision not required.
• Smell:
  Not required.
• Other sensory requirements:
  Not required.

• Interaction/communication with others:
  Occasionally interacts with others to coordinate a safe working environment.
• Works alone/independently:
  May work independently or with a crew.
• Directs/supervises others:
  Not required.
• Repetitive work:
  Work changes on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Attention to detail:
  Must perform accurate cutting and assembly.
• Flexibility:
  Priorities may change during the course of the day.
• Other mental or psychological demands:
  None.

• Works indoors:
  Frequently indoors in ship or workshop settings, exposed to noise, heat, cold, and dust.
• Works outdoors:
  Frequently exposed to outdoor weather while…