Shipfitter Helper 1

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Salary Information: $16.85 - $21.69/Hourly

Who We Are

Continental Maritime of San Diego, a Titan company, is a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy. Our skilled professionals have performed hundreds of ship repairs for the Navy and Military Sealift Command. CMSD does repair on all types of major surface vessels including CVN, CG, and DDG, and all types of amphibious ships including LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, and auxiliary ships. Our work also includes repairs and alterations to a wide range of Combatant, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical, and Habitability Systems.

Position Specifics

The Shipfitter Helper 1 are used to prevent and/or extinguish fires at the incipient (beginning) stage. They monitor hot work sites to ensure that conditions do not change when combustible materials cannot be effectively removed, protected, or shielded. Shipfitter Helpers also require specialized training and are assigned to minimize damage that may be caused by a fire. If a fire does occur, they take appropriate actions to protect all workers.

Minimum Requirements

Perform successful completion of the fire-watch training

Ensure safety awareness and ability to follow directions

Must be able to work 1st & 2nd shift

The ability to acquire a DBIDS credential is required

Physical Requirements

Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions. Shop, shipboard, warehouse, industrial environment

May be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases and various cleaning solutions and solvents, noise, high heat and humidity hazards while wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Frequently moves throughout the shipyard

Work at heights and in confined spaces

Must be able to ascend/descend stairs/ladders/ramps, aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces

Must be able to move heavy equipment and boxes, weighing up to 40 pounds

May be exposed to rapid changes in microclimates, industrial processes, and other environmental factors while collecting data, providing direction, and observing performance of task teams

The Continental Maritime of San Diego Management Team is committed to providing the necessary structure, tools, and environment for our employees. We act in the economic best interests of our customers and our company, in a professional, honest and sincere manner. Our mission is accomplished through unwavering commitment to the following principles:

Teamwork

Professional Conduct

Integrity

Total Quality

Customer Satisfaction

Open, honest communication at all levels

Awareness of environmental issues

Empowerment to every level

Continental Maritime of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. We offer excellent company-paid benefits and savings plan.

Apply in person to: Continental Maritime of San Diego, LLC

1995 Bay Front Street, San Diego, CA 92113