We are seeking an experienced Lead Sheetmetal Mechanic to support ship repair and marine fabrication projects in the Hampton Roads area. This position requires a strong first-class sheetmetal background along with demonstrated leadership experience. The Lead Mechanic will be responsible for directing a small crew, interpreting drawings and blueprints, and performing hands-on sheetmetal installation, repair, and fabrication work aboard vessels and within shipyard environments.
Essential Duties & Qualifications:
- Lead and provide day-to-day direction to a crew of approximately four mechanics, while remaining hands-on with the work.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, and measurements to determine layout, fabrication, and installation requirements.
- Perform marine sheetmetal fabrication, repair, removal, and installation work, including ventilation systems, bulkheads, small decks, head patches/replacements, joiner bulkheads, berthing, furniture installation, and related shipboard components.
- Perform layout and use measuring devices accurately to fabricate and install material to specification.
- Experience with stud shooting, welding, metal forming/bending, and structural repair is highly preferred.
- Must have 3+ years of Shipyard Experience
- Previous lead or supervisory experience in a shipyard environment strongly preferred.
- Must be comfortable working independently and coordinating work to keep the crew productive and on schedule.
- Must be available to work night shift, including overtime and weekends as project schedules require.
Pay:
Schedule:
- Night Shift:
- Mon-Thurs 3:30pm-2:00am
- Fri & Sat – 3:30pm-11pm
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