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Lead Mechanic Supervisor Sheet Metal (Job ID 1491)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Norfolk, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 36 - 43
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Lead Mechanic Supervisor - Sheet Metal
Purpose:
Colonnas Shipyard is looking to obtain a Lead Mechanic Supervisor - Sheet Metal to support our shipyard operationsin Norfolk VA.
Position Summary:
Position will support management with training and assignment of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their ability experience and job knowledge in support and execution of production goals in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations.
Position will support management with training and assignment of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their ability experience and job knowledge in support and execution of production goals in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Primary duty is to execute routine (and non-routine) production duties in support of operational goals and in compliance with Company procedures and policies.
- Performs skilled tasking (relative to their assigned trade) in the maintenance repair installation/removal new construction etc. activities supporting ship repair/industrial fabrication operations.
- Supports management to facilitate daily production activities of the team and helps ensure employees (assigned to their work crew) have all necessary tools equipment work procedures etc. to work safely and efficiently.
- May assist management with timekeeping validation training performance management coaching/counselling supervision etc. for employees assigned to their work crews.
- Breaks broader production requirements down to practical action plans to support safety quality cost and schedule goals while providing constant monitoring of job sites.
- Utilizing their production knowledge make recommendations to support Plan of the Day (POD) for their assigned projects and utilizing their assigned resources to efficiently achieve operational requirements of projects.
- Evaluates job sites and work environments prior to work starting to ensure safe project set ups and efficient work evolutions.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all contract requirements drawings procedures/work instructions etc.
Additionally position will:
- Review project specifications/SOWs and support creation of requisitions of all needed materials in accordance with contract requirements and associated references.
- Generate and submits production reports to management (to include condition and surveillance reports operational briefs executed quality checks etc.) meeting all technical/customer reporting requirements.
- Support management in ensuring tools/resources are mobilized and demobilized from project appropriately providing updates on damaged or lost equipment.
- Initiates QA/Customer call out and attends/executes TIP inspections.
- May serve as backup/makeup to supervisor as needed.
- Provides input to management and project teams to support schedule progress ETC/EAC updates for all projects assigned to them.
Qualifications:
- Must have aBachelors or Registered Apprentice (grad) or HS and at least 7 years related trade experience (in the trade to be supervised).
- Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with trade.
- Must be able to work effectively with others.
- Must be able to comprehend blueprints sketches and templates.
- Must be able to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
- Must have working knowledge of practices methods materials and equipment used in Sheet Metal Joinery and HVAC.
- Must have regular reliable attendance.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Some previous supervisory/mentoring experience (such as make-up supervisor)
Security Requirements:
- Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.
- Position requires US Citizenship.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces including enter and moving through manholes.
- Must be able ride ships at sea for extended periods.
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee may be required to operate trucks forklifts & man-lifts.
- While performing the duties of this job you may frequently be required to stand walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and required to reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop squat kneel twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding cutting or working with molten metal.
Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonnas Shipyard Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $36.77 - $43.26
Determination of base salary considers various factors including but not limited to scope of responsibility candidates relative and specific experience education level key skills as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees best health and wellness. Additionally the company offers a 401k retirement program with match paid holidays and competitive paid time off (PTO)
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Colonna’s Shipyard delivers the highest quality ship repair, machining and steel fabrication services to both the commercial and government markets.
