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General Dynamics · 1 day ago

Sheet Metal Handyman

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit, focusing on ship construction and advanced ship repair. They are currently seeking a Sheet Metal Handyman to work in their Welding department, responsible for performing various semi-skilled functions and ensuring a safe and clean work environment.

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Responsibilities

Ensure that WAF ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished. Must ensure that no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs

Ensure that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (ex., special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc.)

Ensure that you are trained for qualified for the work you are assigned to do (ex., JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs, etc.)

Ensure that you and personnel working under your direction are working safely and as productively as possible, maintaining quality control at all times

Ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure

Ability to complete assignment with direction of supervision

Qualification

Power tools operationPreventive maintenanceSafety complianceBasic math knowledgeHousekeeping skillsPPE knowledgeEnglish communicationTeamwork

Required

Must be able to set up and break down equipment, including helping Journeymen run hoses; operate power tools; clean the work area and properly dispose of garbage, scrap and other material as directed by supervisor

Must be able to accomplish the semi-skilled functions within the trade where assigned

Must be able to check out, deliver, return and properly care for the required material and tools used in the trade

Must be able to identify and use the equipment and tools used in the trade

Must be able to perform preventive maintenance on shop machinery and equipment used in the employee's trade, such as lubricating machinery, checking fluid levels in equipment or making minor adjustments as directed

Must be able to organize, arrange and maintain order in stockrooms and other material staging areas

Must be able to ensure that you are working as safely and as productively as possible, maintaining quality control at all times

Must have good housekeeping skills and be able to maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and to ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure

Must be able to follow established policies and procedures, including but not limited to time keeping procedures

Must be fully aware of emergency and evacuation procedures, to include muster locations and the supervisors' requirement to account for their personnel

Must be able to work well with others

Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English

Must be able to perform job safely

Must be able to recognize and avoid potential safety hazards

Must know what personal protective equipment (PPE) to use and when

Must be able to navigate a ship and understand compartment designation, where applicable

Must have basic knowledge of math

Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards

Must have reliable transportation

Must be able to work aboard vessels, climb ladders, and work in tanks and confined spaces

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment

Must be able to work evening and weekend hours