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Sheet Metal Mechanic

$17 - $33 per hour

Delphinus Engineering

About the Organization
Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

Company Benefits*:
Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
Company paid Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match
Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
Paid time off with company holiday
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

Description

Position Location: Norfolk, VA

Summary: Sheet metal mechanics are responsible for the layout, fabrication and installation of sheet metal parts made from sheet thicknesses up to 1/8 inch such as bulkheads, lockers, outfitting and furnishings and miscellaneous brackets. Sheet metal mechanics prefabricate, fit, install sheet metal structures in position for welding or riveting or other methods of mechanical fastening. Sheet metal mechanics prepare templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
  • Helps fabricate templated for bending / shaping ship shipboard structures, frames, bulkheads and brackets.
  • Assists with measurements, layout and cutting of templates.
  • Perform grinding and cleaning of surfaces to be welded or riveted using power and hand tools.
  • Proficient in riveting and fastening panels and sheet metal structures.
  • Perform housekeeping efforts to maintain cleanliness of the worksite.
  • Deliver materials as required.
  • Performs duties as Fire Watch.
  • Participates in special projects as required.
  • Employees may be required to travel for work to other locations


Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis.

Education/Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination.
  • Typically requires 1-5 years related experience.
  • Read and understand blueprints and specifications.


Certificates and Licenses: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.

Equipment: General Hand Tools


Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
  • Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
  • Able to follow safety procedures.


Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working on a ship. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Wage Range: $17.00 - $33.00 hourly

In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Req Number
SKI-26-00059


This position is currently accepting applications.
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