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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and installation, with a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to technical guidelines. Capable of operating various hand and power tools while maintaining physical agility and compliance with training requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sheet Metal FabricationWelding School QualificationPower Tool OperationPhysical Agility TestU.S. Citizenship
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Hard Skills
Sheet Metal AssemblyTack WeldingMeasurement TakingFabrication TechniquesTechnical Work Document Compliance
Soft Skills
AdaptabilityTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
DrillsRivet GunsGrindersSawsPlasma Arc CuttersCNC Fabricators
Industry Keywords
Marine TradesVentilation SystemsAircraft CarriersSubmarinesSurface Ships
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Complete a two-week Marine Trades Training program in sheet metal
- Qualify through Newport News Shipbuilding’s welding school
- Fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal components on aircraft carriers, submarines, and surface ships
- Work on ventilation systems, metal joiner bulkheads and framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders, handrails, foundations, weapons spaces, and wet spaces
- Perform work governed by technical work documents and procedural guidelines
- Use hand tools and power tools/equipment including drills, rivet guns, grinders, saws, nibblers, plasma arc cutters, rollers, shears, press brakes, and CNC fabricators
- Complete formal and on-the-job training in basic sheet metal and tack welding and job-specific requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- No trades experience required; willing to complete two weeks of unpaid training
- Must be able to pass a 2-week (80 hours), 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday unpaid program
- Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
- Must be able to pass a physical agility test
- Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
- Must be able to perform overhead work
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
- Must be clean shaven to wear a respirator
- Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- Must be able to work at extreme heights
- Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
- Must be able to work any shift
- Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
- U.S. citizenship required
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
- On-site health centers
- Tele-medicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options (401K)
- Financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Formal and on-the-job training
- Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth