Sheet Metal Mechanic

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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This Sheet Metal Mechanic role at GDIT in Seattle involves shipboard construction and re-modernization within U.S. Naval shipyards, requiring setup and operation of fabricating machines like shears, brakes, bending rolls, and punch and drill presses to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal. The mechanic will shape metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using a hammer, install assemblies according to blueprints, and inspect work for conformance with specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers. Essential skills include experience in sheet-metal fabrication, knowledge of blueprints, metals, and the ability to perform all tasks safely. The position demands 1-3 years of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent education.

Skills

Blueprints Metals Sheet Metal Fabrication Shears Brakes Bending Rolls Punch and Drill Presses Hammer Soldering Equipment Welding Equipment Files Grinder Buffer Calipers Micrometer

What you'll do

Sets up and operates fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal.
Shapes metal over anvils or forms using hammer for precise fitting.
Soldering and welding equipment are used to join sheet metal parts securely.
Smooths seams and burred surfaces using files and portable grinding tools.
Installs assemblies according to detailed blueprints and engineering sketches.

What we're looking for

US citizenship required.
1-3 years of sheet metal fabrication experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering sketches.
Proficiency in operating fabricating machines like shears, brakes, and punch presses.
Experience with soldering and welding equipment for joining sheet metal parts.
Knowledge of safety procedures and quality control standards.

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