Sheet Metal Mechanic Deck Lead - 28245
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Chesapeake, VA, United States
Anticipated Salary Range: $52,780.00 – $55,328.00
Required Travel: 26 % – 50 %
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non‑Exempt
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Requisition Number: 28245
Location: Shipyards and military bases around Hampton Roads. Travel to shipyards and military bases nationwide and abroad may be required.
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). The Sheet Metal Mechanic Deck Lead (Ventilation Modernization Team) will support the PM Ventilation Modernization Team on active‑class surface ships, removing, installing, and upgrading industrial equipment and assisting with ship‑modernization alterations and installations on various contracts. Weekend and/or overtime may be required.
Responsibilities
Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
Support trade team by working on active class surface ships to lead and implement alterations and installations for fleet modernization.
Perform all work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
Perform a variety of simple and complicated tasks, both routine and non‑routine, including those outside of specialty, related to shipboard maintenance to meet standards on various contracts at company, customer and/or field locations.
Apply expert understanding of production and processes, specialty trades functions and tools to provide technical support, install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify shipboard ventilation, support structure, systems, integrated systems and related equipment at company, customer and/or field locations.
Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
Lead a small team responsible for removing, modifying, and reinstalling various ventilation and ducting systems aboard naval vessels.
Cut, fit, assemble, bend, and position sheet metal, ductwork, ventilation, and support structures to be attached or welded into jigs, holding fixtures, and existing structure using hand and powered tools.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
Participate in special projects as required.
Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Provide guidance and work leadership to the team. Maintain effective customer communications and relations.
Provide status reports, modification recommendations, and material needs to the management team.
Minimum Qualifications
High school education or trade school or equivalent; 6 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
Experience working on U.S. naval vessels.
Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a half‑face respirator.
Experience using various measuring devices accurately including rulers (down to 1/16”), protractors, angle finders, and compasses.
Working knowledge and experience with removing, redesigning, modifying, assembling shipboard ventilation systems, ductwork, support structure and insulation.
Knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders, as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be modified, fabricated and installed.
Ability to compose red‑line drawings with accurate dimensions and descriptions of ventilation materials, support pieces and hardware required for ductwork modification to the management and fabrication teams.
Ability to work outside of trade specific requirements as team projects require, assisting team members towards task completion.
Knowledge of quality control steps and procedures; ability to follow and enforce safety procedures.
Experience working in a team environment and ability to interface and communicate effectively with others and provide guidance and instruction to team members.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
Ability to obtain shipyard access credentials within 7 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
Travel between 25 % and 50 % when not assigned to local tasking.
Provision of hand tools and trade specific PPE per trade designation.
Preferred Requirements
Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program.
Current Shipyard Competent Person Certification.
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (minimum 30 lbs). May work on and climb ladders, in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform duties that may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of continental United States.
Benefits Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan options; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Required Travel: 26 % – 50 %
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non‑Exempt
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Requisition Number: 28245
Location: Shipyards and military bases around Hampton Roads. Travel to shipyards and military bases nationwide and abroad may be required.
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). The Sheet Metal Mechanic Deck Lead (Ventilation Modernization Team) will support the PM Ventilation Modernization Team on active‑class surface ships, removing, installing, and upgrading industrial equipment and assisting with ship‑modernization alterations and installations on various contracts. Weekend and/or overtime may be required.
Responsibilities
Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
Support trade team by working on active class surface ships to lead and implement alterations and installations for fleet modernization.
Perform all work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
Perform a variety of simple and complicated tasks, both routine and non‑routine, including those outside of specialty, related to shipboard maintenance to meet standards on various contracts at company, customer and/or field locations.
Apply expert understanding of production and processes, specialty trades functions and tools to provide technical support, install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify shipboard ventilation, support structure, systems, integrated systems and related equipment at company, customer and/or field locations.
Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
Lead a small team responsible for removing, modifying, and reinstalling various ventilation and ducting systems aboard naval vessels.
Cut, fit, assemble, bend, and position sheet metal, ductwork, ventilation, and support structures to be attached or welded into jigs, holding fixtures, and existing structure using hand and powered tools.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
Participate in special projects as required.
Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Provide guidance and work leadership to the team. Maintain effective customer communications and relations.
Provide status reports, modification recommendations, and material needs to the management team.
Minimum Qualifications
High school education or trade school or equivalent; 6 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
Experience working on U.S. naval vessels.
Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a half‑face respirator.
Experience using various measuring devices accurately including rulers (down to 1/16”), protractors, angle finders, and compasses.
Working knowledge and experience with removing, redesigning, modifying, assembling shipboard ventilation systems, ductwork, support structure and insulation.
Knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders, as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be modified, fabricated and installed.
Ability to compose red‑line drawings with accurate dimensions and descriptions of ventilation materials, support pieces and hardware required for ductwork modification to the management and fabrication teams.
Ability to work outside of trade specific requirements as team projects require, assisting team members towards task completion.
Knowledge of quality control steps and procedures; ability to follow and enforce safety procedures.
Experience working in a team environment and ability to interface and communicate effectively with others and provide guidance and instruction to team members.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
Ability to obtain shipyard access credentials within 7 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
Travel between 25 % and 50 % when not assigned to local tasking.
Provision of hand tools and trade specific PPE per trade designation.
Preferred Requirements
Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program.
Current Shipyard Competent Person Certification.
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (minimum 30 lbs). May work on and climb ladders, in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform duties that may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of continental United States.
Benefits Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan options; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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