Marine Carpenter

About the role

The Carpenter Shop Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving working with equipment, working with Nomex panel, installation of various materials and drydock block and crate building. Mechanic operates equipment for assembly and installation; and follows specified safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Use a hand saw (must have a hand saw as a part of personal tool set)
• Trained in using grinders
• Operate table saw, planner, drill presses (Material: Wood or Metal Frames)
• Perform counter sinking process as it relates to synthetic deck plates
• Remove and interfere with batteries
• Draw sketches, label with material identification tags, deck
• Cut wood, shoot studs, secure with metal fasteners, caulk, batterboards, unbolt boards, draw sketches, label and tag all gridding and panels, remove the panels and grids, tiles
• Handle electrical grade matting, terrazo, PRC, vinyl, etc., ceramic/terracotta and sound dampening tile
• Install fiber glass on the shafts, apply basic polysulfide coating at the end of the shaft, install the resin, wrap the shaft and make adjustments as needed
• Install wood decking, cut wood, measure planks, secure with metal fasteners, caulk, batterboards, electrical grade matting, glue, seal, measure and lay matting, inspect for imperfections
• Install deck coating system (Terrazo, PRC, vinyl, tile, etc.), glue, seal, measure and lay tiles, install and handle Ceramic/Terracotta and Sound Dampening Tile, false overhead
• Lay out and install all types of false overhead panels, draw where the grid goes and each tile goes; draw current state of the space, read blueprints to install overheads
• Build building crates, hatches, and steps, read specs for measurements and weight, assess the equipment being crafted and build crates, hatches, and steps
• Layout and fabricate a set of steps, drydock block building, read advanced blueprints for measurements, cut and assemble blocks, glass reinforced plastic (GRP) handrails, read advanced blueprints for measurements, layout, fabricate and install handrails

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience
• Able to obtain a government access badge
• Advanced understanding of working with equipment, working with Nomex panel, installation of various materials and drydock block and crate building
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
• Ability to measure using a scale and tape measure
• Ability to wear applicable PPE (Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, steel toes shoes, ear protection, chaps if working with chainsaw, Tyvek suits and respirators when working with certain chemicals)

Qualifications

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 wear applicable PPE (Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, steel toes shoes, ear protection, chaps if working with chainsaw, Tyvek suits and respirators when working with certain chemicals)

Skills

Advanced knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance
Advanced knowledge of working with Nomex panel and installation of various materials
Advanced knowledge of drydock block and crate building

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Legal plan
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave
Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics

Payscale

The salary range for this position is $29.00 to $35.00 per hour (or $60,320 to $72,800 annually). Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as shift differentials or the terms outlined in an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc. does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.