Shipfitter

Job Description

Lead Marine Staffing is current looking for Journeymen Shipfitters in the San Diego area Shipyard Industry! 5 years of experience is a must, and these are long term positions with a chance to be hired on permanent to the company.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing, with minimal supervision, steel and aluminum structural work in all stages of repair and modernization of marine vessels including US Naval Vessels, Military Sealift Command, and commercial ships and barges. The position requires a working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and ability and be able to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, blueprint reading, measurements, and the ability to interpret job specifications and drawings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence in English.

Comprehensive understanding of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location

nomenclature.

Ability to read and interpret structural drawings (including weld symbols), sketches, specifications,

and NAVSEA standard items and Navy damage control diagrams.

Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, scribing in structures, and installing perpendiculars

on ships in accordance with drawings, specifications, or sketches.

Experience using oxy-acetylene torch for cutting and washing.

Welding experience:

SMAW (S-11A) (fillet)

FCAW (S-1) (fillet)

GMAW (S-25) (fillet)

Experience using hand and power tools safely including but not limited to mauls, grinders, circular and reciprocating saws, and hand and magnetic drill.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must comply with OSHA & NAVSEA standards

Complete daily work assignments and provide status of unfinished work for shift turnover.

Measure, lay out, and mark structures to be removed using drawings, specifications, shop

sketches, or direction from the structural supervisor.

Cut out existing structures as required by the drawings or specifications, or as directed by the

supervisor.

Construct templates and fabricate foundations or other structures.

Install prefabricated foundations and structures in accordance with drawings and specifications.

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