Sheet Metal Mechanic
BAE Systems •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary:
Sheet metal mechanics are responsible for creating and installing building parts made of sheet metal.
Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge:
This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a mechanic in the Sheet Metal shop. A mechanic must demonstrate a developing knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility.
Developing knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them with minimal assistance. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. In some cases, as specified, the mechanic is expected to assist, rather than completing the task independently.
- General
- Familiar with various sheet metal types and sizes
- Measure appropriate size of sheet metal
- Read and understand basic drawings, sketches and written requirements
- Complete Habitability work while partnered with higher class mechanics
- Know various materials to include galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel, etc.
- Operate and use trade power tools
- Remove and contain the PCB chemical in gasket material
- Ventilation Fabrication
- Read sketches
- Assist advanced mechanics with fabrication process
- Fabrication
- Fabricate most sheet metal items, vent, flashing, pans, boxes, etc.
- Learn how to fabricate miscellaneous items (such as bulkhead panels, boxes)
- Equipment Operation (begin training)
- Rollers
- Hand brakes and power brakes
- Sheers (sump and power sheers)
Job Requirements:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Minimum education requirements: High school diploma/GED
Minimum relevant experience: 3 to 5 yrs.
Practical Theory Requirements:
A mechanic must demonstrate a developing understanding of different types of sheetmetal and knowledge of NAVSEA drawings and standards.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
- Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
- Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
- Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
- Must be able to function and operate hand tools and power tools with no assistance
- Must be able to wear applicable PPE (Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, steel toes shoes, ear protection, face shields, Tyvek suits and respirators)
- Must be able to obtain government access badge.
This job description does not include all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. The key duties, responsibilities and requirements identified in this description are subject to modification by the Company (in consultation with the Union, as appropriate) at any time
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Strongly preferred but not required:
Basic tack welding skills
Pay Information
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Job Ident #:
104238BR
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