Carpenter

Position Summary: This position is responsible for operating carpentry equipment to assist in building parts of interior and exterior of ships, and shipyard buildings at our vast, 63-acre facility.

Detailed Description:

• Follows directions under intermittent supervision.
• Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Mark reference points on construction materials.
• Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
• Cut wood components for installation.
• Install wooden structural components.
• Assist in docking and undocking of vessels.
• Troubleshoot problems with all equipment as it arises.
• Proper storage of equipment.
• Diagnose and solve problems of all kinds.
• May be assigned miscellaneous tasks outside craft as required.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.

• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.

• Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.

Physical Job Demand:

• Occasionally utilize an English wrench by lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling 30lbs in a standing and squatting position for up to 150' and placing at 36" high.
• Occasionally barring a block by lifting, carrying and pushing a 15lb bar in a walking position up to 50' then inserting it at the bottom of the block and pushing with 110lbs of force at 36" high.
• Occasionally bring reels of air hose or rope from pump house and place on stand by lifting and carrying 25lbs in a walking and squatting position 50' and placing on a bar at 40" high.
• Occasionally pulling rope on sweep by pulling 30lbs of force while standing and reaching in a hand over hand fashion.
• Occasionally carrying rope to utilize in docking boats by lifting and carrying 50lbs in a walking positon 100' and placing on the ground.
• Occasionally utilize an impact wrench to build or maintain wood blocks by lifting and carrying 25lbs in a walking position up to 50' and placing at 57" high.
• Occasionally utilize a sledge hammer by lifting and carrying 10lbs in a walking position up to 50' utilizing in an underhand fashion at 33".
• Occasionally manipulate small parts for install or repair by utilizing fine motor skills (i.e. gripping and pinching) in a walking, bending, and reaching at a low level.

Core Competencies:

• Action Oriented -- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Drives Results -- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Optimizes Work Processes (Quality & Continuous Improvement) -- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.