Shipfitter

Job Description

Job Title: Advance Shipfitter

Location: Various Job Site and Locations.

Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience.

About Us: We are a veteran owned mechanical contractor, supplies welding, machining, heat treating and NDE services to the power and process industries. We specialize in delivering piping and boiler services through planned outages, emergent work, and/or staff augmentation.

Summary: We are looking for a motivated individual that has extensive experience in Commercial/Naval ship fitting.

Responsibilities/Require Skills:

Must have four (4) or more years of documented experience in commercial/naval ship fitting.

Multi-Pass Tack Welding (see Tack welding qualifications for more information)

Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning torch

Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating torch.

Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum and reference lines.

Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler.

Ability to layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly.

Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications in quality manner.

Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to shipbuilding industry.

Air Carbon Arc Gouging

Ability to use Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute required work

Ability to use Molded Lines and Ship Reference Lines to execute required work.

Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Complex-shaped Shell Plates.

Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Decks, Bulkheads, trunks etc.

Ability to Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations.

Ability to Install Miscellaneous and complex foundations.

Adhere to all site and company rules, regulations, PPE requirements, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Ability to pass all Computer based training.

Ability to obtain a respirator medical clearance.

Experience and knowledge of general hand tools and various grinders

Ability to work under direct and indirect supervision and follow directions

Ability to pass background screens and drug/alcohol testing as required by our customers.

Must have reliable transportation, be able to travel extensively, and work variable hours.

Must have HS Diploma or GED

TWIC card a plus. Navel experience preferred, but not required

Must be a US Citizen to apply

Tack Welding Qualifications

All Shipfitters will be required to pass a Multi-Pass Tack Welder qualification test upon reporting for the first day of work. The Tests will be as follows:

Using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process

MIL-10718-M (A-5A) filler metal of MIL-E-22200/1.

Both will be done in Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work 10+ hours per day, up to 7 days/week

Ability to work in both hot and cold conditions, with possible exposure to radiation or chemicals

Ability to perform field work in all areas of the job site, including ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolds at various heights

Ability to bend, kneel, crawl, or stoop around equipment safely

Ability to work in confined spaces, if needed

Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and lift up to 20 pounds overhead

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