Warehouse Specialist, Assembler
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Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Warehouse Specialist Downcomer Assembler is a dual capacity role spending 6070% of their time assembling structural downcomers for marine and industrial applications. The remainder of their time will be spent supporting our Programs Division with contract-driven work tied to Newport News Shipbuilding including reading and executing on contract requirements and assisting with general warehouse responsibilities.
This role is M-F 8am - 5pm. You can verify this position at Experience
Candidates with experience in the following roles or environments often excel in this position due to the structured detail-oriented nature of the work:
- Military Service Particularly veterans with backgrounds in maintenance logistics or construction who are accustomed to strict protocols and chain-of-command operations.
- Fabrication and Assembly Roles Including structural ironwork conduit support installation light metal fabrication or modular assembly.
- Defense Contracting and Program Support Individuals familiar with working under government or DoD contracts including reading contract requirements following compliance steps and documenting work.
- Warehouse Technicians with Cross-Training Those whove worked in dynamic warehouse environments where they were responsible for not only material handling but also kitting assembling or supporting project-based workflows.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Downcomer Assembly (6070%)
- Assemble structural downcomers from straight iron pieces using jigs drawings and specifications.
- Read and interpret orders and basic drawings.
- Accurately align and secure pieces to meet customer and quality requirements.
- Operate shop equipment safely and perform quality checks.
Programs Division Support
- Read understand and act on project and contract documentation related to HII/Newport News Shipbuilding work.
- Complete assigned tasks per contractual requirements and internal procedures.
- Assist with inventory tracking documentation and project coordination related to shipbuilding support.
Warehouse Operations
- Support receiving staging and shipping of materials as needed.
- Assist with inventory control and stocking.
- Maintain clean organized and safe workspaces.
- Cross-train on other warehouse functions and fill in where needed.
- Make deliveries as needed.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
To excel in this role an individual must satisfactorily fulfill each essential duty. The following requirements represent the necessary knowledge skills and abilities for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to project work on government contracts).
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- Previous fabrication construction or mechanical assembly experience preferred.
- Experience or familiarity with contract work (especially in a defense/military or industrial setting).
- Forklift or reach truck experience.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting military or shipbuilding supply chains.
- Prior roles in fabrication metalwork or pipe/cable/conduit routing.
- Cross-functional warehouse experience in regulated industries.
Licenses/Certification:
- Valid Drivers license with a clean record.
- Must be self-driven to meet company/team needs.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to doing things right the first time.
- Ability to read and interpret basic technical documents and drawings.
- Professional and amicable demeanor with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Basic mathematical skills including addition subtraction multiplication and division with whole numbers fractions and decimals.
- Must have poise be articulate self-assured and personable.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Food Service
- Inventory Control
- Forklift
- Basic Math
- Warehouse Experience
- Materials Handling
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Heavy Lifting
- Reach Truck
- Hazmat
