Sheetmetal Worker - Seasonal Antarctic Contract

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Sheetmetal Worker for a seasonal contract supporting the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). The worker performs sheetmetal fabrication, assembly and installation on maintenance or construction projects, with tasking driven by the ASC schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Perform sheetmetal fabrication, assembly and installation on maintenance and construction projects
• Layout and fabricate ductwork and building components using mechanical fasteners or welding
• Carry out sheetmetal fabrication for heating and ventilation systems using forming tools and equipment
• Assist with insulation projects and respond to emergency service calls during and outside normal hours
• Document hours worked, tasking, materials and processes accurately
• Follow job plans, schematics, blueprints, vendor manuals and specifications, and follow or revise SOPs
• Work outdoors in windy and extremely cold conditions, and deploy to remote research facilities (McMurdo only)
• Complete medical, dental, drug screening and background checks, and comply with ESH, waste management and quality requirements

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• At least four years of documented experience in all phases of sheetmetal fabrication and assembly
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
• Valid US driver's license; US citizenship required for facility credentials at this location
• Ability to lift and move heavy items and work outdoors in extreme cold

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting design drawings, specifications and diagrams
• Prior computer experience and willingness to learn labor, inventory and maintenance tracking applications
• Preferred: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association license or equivalent, and commercial or industrial experience