Ventilation Designer and Programmer

Description: ARMADA INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: TITLE: Ventilation Designer & ProgrammerREPORTS TO: Project ManagerFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptPAY RANGE: $30.00-$40.00 per hour DOEFT / PT STATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Office, Shop, Shipyard(s) & Customer FacilitiesSUMMARYThe Ventilation Designer and Programmer is responsible for developing, designing, and programming ventilation components for shipboard applications in accordance with U.S. Naval and marine industry standardsESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe Designer takes direction from Project Manager as needed to support design and programming of parts and reports any contract/budget related information to Project Manager. Use AutoCAD to develop model layouts and work packages for ventilation parts Develop/Program parts using Trimble Fab Shop Pro Software Develop/Program parts using Trimble Fab Shop Pro Software Provides nests/sheet quantities for materials as needed Updating progress on design/part development to Project Manager Works with Shop personnel on any questions/issues during fabrication process Support onsite visits or shipchecks as needed Working to issue work packages to shop by assigned dates Works with Material Planner on identifying materials as needed Provide Technical support to Estimating Team Perform other related duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYNoneKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTESAbility to collaborate with others to solve problems Knowledge of NAVSEA standard items and MIL-STD-1689AAbility to perform shipboard surveys on Navy Vessels (Ability to climb vertical ladders/stairwells)Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent problem solving abilities Thorough understanding of design/fabrication Ability to read/interpret US Naval and marine industry drawings Ability to work in fast-paced environmentEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEDesigner should have previous designing/fabricating HVAC/sheet metal parts for the Navy Fleet. Degree in relative field or completion of an accredited 4 year apprenticeship is preferred Minimum of 2 years using 2D/3D software to create parts/layouts Experience with CAD, Inventor, and other machine programming software. Experience using programming software to create/nest ventilation parts Experience fabricating/installing ventilation on Navy Vessels is preferred Experience with hand layouts/patterns/orthographic projectionWORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMost work performed in a shop environment Some exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees. Required to travel occasionally both locally and to other geographical areas as required. Work may sometimes require shipboard checks, meetings, and inspections. Short periods of standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting Ability to obtain and maintain access to customer facilities to access Navy vessels Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerEQUIPMENT USEDComputer, laptop, software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Nesting Softwares, Trimble Fab Shop or Design 2 Fab*This is a general list and is not all inclusive. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSAccommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions Location Portsmouth, VASalary Range Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt This position is currently accepting applications.