Sheet Metal Handyperson

MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT FACILITY PASS. 

Summary:

A handyperson must have a basic knowledge of the ship building industry and show a willingness to learn, strive, and continually improve in all aspects of his/her work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to know how to find compartments of the ship by space number, and know port from starboard, and forward from aft.
• Possess a basic assortment of hand tools required in the Sheet Metal trade and know how to use them.
• Follow instructions exactly as given.
• Basic knowledge of Sheet Metal procedures.
• Work well with others and be able to handle constructive criticism from a mentor.
• Work safely and know the safety rules and regulations as they apply to you.
• Know the company Quality Policy and be able to state it when required.
• Must want to excel in the Sheet Metal trade.
• Able to withstand environmental factors such as:

o Outside weather conditions

o High, precarious places

o Exposed to fumes and airborne particles

o Very loud noise level

• Required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and seek assistance with weights over 50 lbs.
• Occasionally perform other physical activities as required, such as:

o Stooping

o Bending

o Squatting

o Climbing (including but not limited to vertical and incline ladders, masts, and kingposts)

o Crawling (including but not limited to through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks, and voids)

Experience Requirements:

• 3^rd Class = has knowledge of Sheet Metal but has never worked in a shipyard.
• 2^nd Class = less than 6 months experience working with Sheet Metal in a shipyard.
• 1^st Class = 1 – 1 ½ years of experience working with Sheet Metal in a shipyard.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening.
•  Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.