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Vigor Shipyards INC
Sheetmetal - Journey Main 1 Supervisor 2
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What they do
An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.
$69,604 / year median in Washington
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Sheetmetal
- Journey Main 1 Supervisor 2 Vigor Shipyards INC
- 5.
- from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk
- personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation
- through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.
HOURLY RATE
$45.29 ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: (This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities.) 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 and tig Recognizes materials (e.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs daily activities of a crew of Sheet metal workers assigning work to effectively meet demanding production goals; creates a positive team working environment; provides guidance in the use of various machining techniques; counsels employees and provides corrective action as necessary. Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures. Reads and understands basic work specifications, blueprints and schematics. Basic drawing and fabrication of sheet metal. Working with project team to meet their needs Communicating with layout department to have fittings sent to the plasma.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Communicate effectively, work independently or in a group. Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Ability to use basic geometry and trigonometry. Ability to do use shop equipment- press, shear, hand break, roll, Pittsburgh, drill press, spot welder, etc.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED preferred. 8 years relevant work experience in the sheet metal trade. Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Vigor will provide training and all Certificates needed.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sitting:
Occasionally sits for 1 hour at a time, up to 8 hours per day, while welding. Sits on all types of surfaces. 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. Stands on level or graded surfaces of concrete or steel.Walking:
Frequently walks a maximum of 3,000 feet uninterrupted, 2 times per day. Walks short distances between jobs on ship, while transporting materials to and from various job sites. Walks on level and graded surfaces and must walk around obstacles. Walks on concrete or steel surface.Crouching:
Occasionally crouches up to 15 minutes at a time, up to 10 times per day, while measuring, fabricating and installing metal projects in the shop and on-board ship.Kneeling/Crawling:
Occasionally crawls up to 10 feet, up to 10 times per day, in order to access specific job sites. May kneel on 1 or both knees, depending upon location of work site. Kneels up to 15 minutes at a time, up to 8 hours per day total.Stooping:
Occasionally stoops while measuring, fabricating and installing sheet metal projects in shop and aboard ship. May stoop for up to 15 minutes at a time, up to 2-1/2 hours per day. May stoop while operating various types of equipment.Twisting Knees:
Occasionally twists at knees to access areas throughout the day. Waist-Twists dozens of times per day at waist while moving sheet metal work in process between machines.Neck:
Occasionally twists neck in all positions while observing machining work and conducting measurements. Could hold position for 30 minutes at a time.Climbing:
Occasionally climbs 30-foot ladders to 100 feet in height total. Climbs stairs when going aboard ship and accessing various areas of the ship.Balancing:
Occasionally needs balance while climbing stairs/ladders aboard ship and while performing installation projects while working from a ladder, or on platforms. Leg/Foot Use (To repetitively operate machine controls): Occasionally while operating welding equipment.Reaching:
Overhead continually. Performs installation work overhead while standing on ladder or while on level concrete surface. Has arms overhead for as much as 6 hours per day.Extension :
Continually extends arms while operating equipment, manipulating material, performing installation projects, up to 6 hours/day.Handling/Grasping:
Continuously holding and operating tools and equipment while moving metal sheets through machines for fabrication, and while performing installation. Removes and tightens bolts 50 to 100 times/day.Fingering/Feeling:
Not required.Pushing/Pulling:
(Average) Occasionally pushes individual metal sheets through equipment. Sheets may require up to 25 pounds of force. (Maximum- May push with up to 50 pounds force while conducting various stages of fabrication process.
Lifting/Carrying:
(Average) Carries up to 25 pounds occasionally when moving toolboxes, lifting individual sheets of metal, and carrying finished product. (Maximum) May lift up to 100 pounds of duct work from ground level to any height. May need to carry this much weight a distance of 40 feet, 5 to 10 times/day. May request assistance. Maximum weight expected to lift individually- 75 pounds.