Shipbuilding Craftsman

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies in the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander in Chief. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the How to Apply section of this flyer to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Build keel blockings, cradles, shoring, cribbing, and other structures to support ships in dry docks and shipways.
• Make up offsets for hull placement of blocks from measurements given in docking plans and blueprints.
• Perform various heavy and structural carpentry work in repair or construction of ships.
• Make necessary adjustments to bilge and keel blocks by shimming and driving wedges; cut and install any supplementary shoring when dry dock is pumped out.
• Perform quality control inspections on scaffolding parts and materials for integrity.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, plans, sketches, manufacturer, and military specifications.
• Establish critical nuclear reference points for R.C. penetrations and foundation location.
• Construct scaffolding in various areas such as in dry docks, on piers, on utility floats, and inside large voids and tanks to support production shops.
• Coordinate with user shops to ensure scaffolding design meets user's needs.
• Inspect assembled scaffolding as required to ensure it meets shop standards and safety requirements.

Requirements:

• Conditions of Employment Qualifications
• Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
• Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
• Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
• The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION

Additional Information:

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Several vacancies may be filled.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Visual Acuity and Color Discrimination:

• This position requires that the selectee have visual acuity and accurate color discrimination.
• I am able to distinguish between colors and shades of colors.

Physical Abilities:

• This position requires that the selectee be willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• I am willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding.

Work Environment:

• This position requires that the selectee is able to work onboard ships.

Lifting and Carrying:

• This position requires that the selectee is able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 60 pounds in weight.