Sheetmetal Worker

Job Description

Summary:

Seasonal Contract posit
i
on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).

Sheetmetal Worker

perform
s

sheetmetal

metal fabrication, assembly, and installation tasks on maintenance or construction projects, or any combination thereof
.

Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities

(not all inclusive):

Perform

sheet metal fabrication,

assembly

and installation

on mainte
nance and construction projects

Perform

layout and fabrication of ductwork and building components, using mechanical

fasteners

or welding

Perform
s a variety of

sheetmetal

fabrications for heating and ventilation systems and building components using a variety of

sheetmetal

forming tools and equipment

May be

required

to

assist

with insulation projects

Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours

Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

Advise

immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements

Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create or revise SOPs as needed

Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme

cold weather

Use solid

decision-making

ability and sound judgment to

safely and effectively solve problems

Proactively

identify

any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively

Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

Learn and use

computer-based

labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications

May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only)

Occasionally

utilize

the

assistance

of other station personnel to complete tasking, or

assist

other trades or departments with their tasking

Comply with

all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements

Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

Participate in community programs such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (station clean-up), "GASH" (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts

Perform other duties as

required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses
:

High School diploma or

GED

Minimum four years of documented experience in all phases of

sheetmetal

fabrication and assembly is

required

Expected Skills and Competencies:

Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams

Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively

utilize

computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

Possess the competencies,

willingness

and ability to perform the duties of position

P
referred
:

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association License, or equivalent

Experience in a commercial or industrial environment

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must

participate

in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety

objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and

maintain

facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is

required

for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.