Job Description
Position Summary: General Dynamics NASSCO, located in San Diego, CA, is seeking a skilled Sheetmetal - Repair individual to assemble, cut, grind, and weld metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, strong backs, and turnbuckles. The role requires proficiency in aligning parts, tack and welding foundation and structural members, as well as interpreting blueprints and fulfilling tasks as per the outlined specifications. The ideal candidate has experience in various welding techniques, demonstrates strong craftsmanship, and is comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and shifts as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret blueprints and layout work accordingly.
- Cut, burn, grind, rip out and fit metal structural parts for placement on ships.
- Tack and weld foundation and structural members.
- Operate high-reaching equipment including condors, sky climbers, and scissor lifts.
- Set up tools and equipment at the job site and clean up after work is complete.
- Operate overhead cranes and use rigging equipment.
- Additional tasks as relevant to the trade.
Qualifications:
- Minimum two years of on-the-job experience with a demonstrated knowledge of blueprint reading, ship terminology, and different metals.
- Good burning, welding, and craftsmanship skills.
- Mechanical aptitude preferred.
- Required welding certifications: T-1 for FCAW (flux core), SMAW (stick) optional but recommended.
- Ability to work at heights, confined spaces, and on any assigned shift.
- Must comprehend written and verbal instructions in English.
- Ability to hear warning signals and read safety instructions.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, crawling, and working in various positions as needed.
- Work occurs in all shipyard areas and aboard ships with exposure to noise, fumes, dust, and various climates and temperatures.
Reporting: This role does not specify a direct reporting relationship.
Location: San Diego, CA, 92113
Benefits: Medical & dental insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and onsite health services.
Experience Required: 2+ years of relevant experience in sheet metal work, with a focus on repair in a shipyard or similar industrial environment.
Experience
General Dynamics NASSCO has been designing and building ships in San Diego’s industrial corridor since 1960 and is the only full-service shipyard on the West Coast of the United States.
Today, General Dynamics NASSCO has locations on both the West and East Coasts. The company specializes in the design and construction of auxiliary and support ships for the U.S. Navy and oil tankers and dry cargo carriers for commercial markets. It is also a major provider of repair services for the U.S. Navy’s global force for good, with capabilities in San Diego, Norfolk, Mayport, and Bremerton.
General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.