Ship Fitter

Job Description

5 years or more of experience of 1st Class experience

Thorough knowledge of equipment, work processes and techniques used in measuring, and fitting of aluminum/steel components, modules and vessels.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.

Knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout.

Knowledge of edge preparation and weld joint details.

Advanced working knowledge of engineering drawings and sketches.

Rigs plates and equipment safely.

Performs safe and effective use of craft related tools and equipment, including but not limited to: millers, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws all, come along and chain falls etc.

Performs basic layout of plates, materials and weldments using basic engineering sketches, drawings, and diagrams with minimal supervision.

Performs shipfitting functions such as but not limited to fit up of structure, cutting, sniping, sanding, grinding, prepping, tacking and the fit up of plates with minimum supervision.

May be assigned to work any shift.

Must pass a 7 year background check

Pay rate: $28.50

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus