Manufacturing Technician - Steel Processing (PA)

Overview

The Offsite Maintenance and Modernization (M&M) Office is hiring a Manufacturing Technician - Steel Processing.

This position will be located in Philadelphia, PA and will be responsible for supporting Steel Processing of new construction VCS and CLB material.

A Manufacturing Technician is a multi-disciplined person that must have one or more skills within the trades. Welders, Electricians, Pipefitters, Shipfitters and Outside Machinists will be preferred and considered first. Other Manufacturing Technicians such as Tool Crib operators, Carpenters, Sheetmetal workers and Material Handlers may be considered at the discretion of the employer.

This individual will be responsible for reviewing material and documentation for post processed items. The inspection process will validate heat/lot, material markings, material pedigree and traceability, applicable drawings and revisions, dimensional checks, quantities, bevel and formed part inspection. Upon successful validation of material post processed, all associated work orders will be electronically closed. This position requires a serious mindset that pays very close attention to details and will be the last line of defense prior to material being installed into Submarine components.

The ideal candidate will cultivate and promote a positive TEAM environment, be highly motivated, have great interpersonal skills, and drive innovation and continuous improvement. The selected candidate will be responsible for interfacing with all levels of customer and EB management. The position requires interfacing with Quonset Point, Groton, Off-Site Management and government personnel.

This individual will work collaboratively with supervision to achieve department goals. The position requires a strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability to achieve overall success.

Travel will be required to offsite locations to support coordination and oversight of related activities.

The ideal candidate will bring an energetic, positive attitude and a willingness to adapt as job requirements evolve.

Key Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Operations Supervisors with steel processing material reviews and work order closeouts.
• Qualify as (or demonstrate the ability to qualify as) an NDT VT Inspector in accordance with MDD-00948/MDD-01464.
• Must have knowledge of safe work practices; ability to comprehend and follow or issue verbal and /or written instructions; willing to work as necessary to support production needs
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates and supervisors
• Responsible for the administration and execution of the craft's work paper (ie. Work orders, EWP, ERS, ACCP, etc)
• Collaborate with site leadership to ensure readiness for inspections and audits

No Relocation Package is offered for this position

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, and manufacturing industry
• Business and EWA travel to other shipyards/strategic partner locations is required
• Required to work other than normal duty hours, to include shift work, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays

Preferred:

• 1+ year of industrial marine environment experience
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Relevant formal training or education
• Military service
• Welding and Fitting experience in maritime environment
• Proficiency with blueprints and drawing interpretation
• Proficient in MS Suite (Excel, Project, VISIO)

Skills

• Highly organized with the ability to multitask within a constantly changing environment
• Strong coordination skills across multiple disciplines and functional areas
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical correspondence
• Strong communicator with the ability to balance priorities
• Experience with MDDs, SDDs and DI's
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of EB and government management/oversight
• Computer skills in MS Word, MS Project, Excel & Power Point
• The candidate must possess strong analytical, causal analysis, communication, organizational, planning, and writing skills under minimal supervision
• The successful candidate will be expected to know, comply with and participate in site improvement goals for Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule and Continuous Improvement

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet