Marine Capenter

1 week ago

Norfolk, United States Disability Solutions Full time
Job Description Position Summary
The Carpenter Shop Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving working with equipment, working with Nomex panel, installation of various materials and drydock block and crate building. Mechanic operates equipment for assembly and installation; and follows specified safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge
This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a mechanic in the Carpenter shop. A mechanic must demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility.
Intermediate knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them independently and teach others how to complete the tasks. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. A mechanic also is expected to strategize independently and problem-solve as appropriate.

Equipment
  • Mobile Equipment
    • Use a hand saw (must have a hand saw as a part of personal tool set)
    • Trained on using grinders
  • Fixed equipment (must be trained on and operate the following equipment)
    • Table saw
    • Planer
    • Drill presses (Material: Wood or Metal Frames)
  • Nomex Panels Plates
    • Perform the counter sinking process as it relates to synthetic deck plates
  • Removals and Interference
    • Batterboards
      • Unbolt boards
      • Draw Sketches
      • Label with material identification tags
      • Deck
        • Conduct inspections and observing how to document imperfections
        • Handle the following materials – Electrical grade matting, Terrazo, PRC, Vinyl, etc.
      • False Overhead
        • Draw sketches
        • Label and tag all gridding and panels
        • Remove the panels and grids
      • Tiles
        • Remove Ceramic/Terracotta and Sound Dampening Tile
        • Handle Ceramic/Terracotta and Sound Dampening Tile
      • Installations
        • Fiber glass on the shafts
          • Install basic polysulfide coating on the end of the shaft
          • Install the resin
          • Wrap the shaft and make adjustments as needed
        • Wood Decking
          • Cut the wood
          • Shoot studs
          • Measure planks
          • Secure with metal fasteners
          • Caulk
        • Batterboards
        • Electrical Grade Matting
          • Glue, seal, measure and lay matting
          • Inspect for imperfections
        • Deck Coating System (Terrazo, PRC, vinyl, tile, etc.)
          • Glue, seal, measure and lay tiles
        • Tiles
          • Install and handle Ceramic/Terracotta and Sound Dampening Tile
        • False Overhead
          • Lay out and install all types of false overhead panels
          • Draw where the grid goes and each tile goes; draw current state of the space
          • Read blueprints to install overheads
          • Building Crates, Hatches & Steps
            • Crate
              • Read specs for measurements and weight
              • Assess the equipment being crated and build crate
            • Hatches
              • Read specs for measurements and build hatches
            • Steps
              • Measure
              • Layout and fabricate a set of steps
          • Drydock Block Building
            • Read advanced blueprints for measurements
            • Cut and assemble blocks
          • Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Handrails
            • Read advanced blueprints for measurements
            • Layout, fabricate and install handrails

          • Optional:
            PCMS Tile – removal and installation

Required Education, Experience, & Skills Minimum Relevant Experience: 2 to 4 yrs.
Must be able to obtain a government access badge.

Practical Theory Requirements
A third class mechanic must demonstrate an intermediate understanding of working with equipment, working with Nomex panel, installation of various materials and drydock block and crate building.

Other Requirements
  • Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
  • Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
  • Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
  • Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
  • Must be able to wear applicable PPE (Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, steel toes shoes, ear protection, chaps if working with chainsaw, Tyvek suits and respirators when working with certain chemicals)
  • This job description does not include all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. The key duties, responsibilities and requirements identified in this description are subject to modification by the Company (in consultation with the Union, as appropriate) at any time.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred minimum relevant experience: 3 to 5 yrs.

Pay Information
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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