SHT Mechanic - Integrity Staffing Services
Portsmouth, VA 23702
About the Job
Removal and installation of hull treatment and non-metallic coatings on United States Navy nuclear-powered submarines. Position requires a willingness to learn, dependability, and the ability to think critically.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
- Ability to perform carpentry-type duties to include use of manual tools, power tools, and building of containments.
- Read and interpret documents as necessary, such as operating and maintenance manuals, safety rules and regulations, procedure manuals, etc.
- May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of hull treatment.
- Maintain a clean work environment where coatings work is being performed.
- Demonstrate comprehension of complex shapes and the ability to understand symmetrical gaps both parallel and perpendicular to the ships surface shape.
- Mixing of different types of solvent and adhesive materials.
- Use of troweling tools and adhesives, and work with equipment specific to hull treatment installations
- Understanding fairness and flushness with regards to surface preparation.
- Follow all company rules and policies.
- Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
- May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
- Must be willing to comply with clean shaven standards needed to wear half/full face respirator.
- Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation to obtain access into a shipyard environment.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Commercial Carpentry
- Ceramic or Composite Tile Installation
- Shipyard, Manufacturing, or Industrial Experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must be able to work cooperatively and productively with other employees and shipyard personnel.
- Identify and measure material.
- Calculate basic figures.
- Carry out instructions furnished in oral, written, or diagram form.
- Problem solve, organize, and prioritize work.
- Must be able to perform required duties efficiently and independently.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Shipyard Environment:
- Regularly required to walk;
- Frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl, occasionally required to sit
- Required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle
- Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Shift work is involved most of the time.
- Travel may be required. Mandatory overtime will be required.
Source : Integrity Staffing Services
