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The job in short
Carpentry.
Details
- Found
- 10 d ago · posted 2026-10-15
- Location as listed
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
- Role
- Construction / Carpenter / Labor
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Position Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge
This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a mechanic in the Carpenter shop. A mechanic must demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility.
Advanced knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them independently and teach others how to complete the tasks. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. A mechanic also is expected to strategize independently and problem-solve as appropriate.
Equipment
• Mobile Equipment
• Use a hand saw (must have a hand saw as a part of personal tool set)
• Trained in using grinders
• Fixed equipment (must be trained on and operate the following equipment)
• Table saw
• Planner
• Drill presses (Material: Wood or Metal Frames)
• Nomex Panels Plates
• Perform the counter sinking process as it relates to synthetic deck plates
• Removals and Interference
• Batterboards
• Unbolt boards
• Draw Sketches
• Label with material identification tags
• Deck
• Conduct inspections and observing how to document imperfections
• Handle the following materials – Electrical grade matting, Terrazo, PRC, Vinyl, etc.
• False Overhead
• Draw sketches
• Label and tag all gridding and panels
• Remove the panels and grids
• Tiles
• Remove Ceramic/Terracotta and Sound Dampening Tile
• Handle Ceramic/Terracotta and Sound Dampening Tile
• Installations
• Fiber glass on the shafts
• Install basic polysulfide coating at the end of the shaft
• Install the resin
• Wrap the shaft and make adjustments as needed
• Wood Decking
• Cut the wood
• Shoot studs
• Measure planks
• Secure with metal fasteners
• Caulk
• Batterboards
• Electrical Grade Matting
• Glue, seal, measure and lay matting
• Inspect for imperfections
• Deck Coating System (Terrazo, PRC, vinyl, tile, etc.)
• Glue, seal, measure and lay tiles
• 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
• Building Crates, Hatches & Steps
• Crate
• Read specs for measurements and weight
• Assess the equipment being crafted and build crates
• Hatches
• Read specs for measurements and build hatches
• Steps
• Measure
• 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
• Optional: PCMS Tile – removal and installation
Salary Range: 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), which will ultimately determine your wages.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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