Job Description
Job Description: Shipfitter - Aluminum
Pay: $37.00
Sign-on bonus: $1,000
Responsibilities / Authorities
Safely rig plates and equipment in accordance with industry standards.
Perform safe and effective use of craft-related tools and equipment, including but not limited to:
Millers, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, sawzalls, come-alongs, and chain falls.
Carry out basic layout of plates, materials, and weldments using engineering sketches, drawings, and diagrams with minimal supervision.
Execute shipfitting functions such as:
Fitting up structure and plates.
Cutting, sniping, sanding, grinding, prepping, and tacking.
Performing fit-up of plates with minimal supervision.
Work assigned shifts as required, including flexibility for different hours or overtime.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
Minimum of 3 years of related industry experience required.
Thorough knowledge of equipment, work processes, and techniques used in measuring and fitting aluminum components, modules, and vessels.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and accurately measure using the metric system.
Knowledge of shipyard terminology, including general ship structure and vessel layout.
Familiarity with edge preparation and weld joint details.
Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and sketches.
Tools
Millers, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, sawzalls.
Come-alongs, chain falls, and other rigging tools.
Safety & Environmental Factors:
All employees are expected to adhere to the company’s safety policies to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves working under extreme hot or cold conditions and requires the physical ability to stand for the entire shift, use hands for various tasks, ascend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Team members must occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Benefits
As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Short Term Disability Benefits
Term Life Benefits
* Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company’s requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
#TLRS #ZRCompany Description
Ameri-Force is a leading skilled trades staffing company dedicated to providing reliable workforcer solutions across various industries. With over three decades of expertise, we specialize in connecting top-tier talent with reputable employers, ensuring excellence in every placement.
Our array of staffing services encompasses a wide spectrum of skilled trades, including shipyard, industrial, professional, and commercial sectors. We meticulously source and vet candidates to match the specific demands of our clients, ensuring seamless fit and exceptional performance.
Whether you're seeking skilled trades personnel or looking to embark on a rewarding career in the trades, Ameri-Force is here to assist. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering unparalleled service and creating mutually beneficial partnerships.