Shipfitter III; SRS

Position: Ship fitter III (SRS)
Epsilon Systems is seeking a full time Ship fitter III for the Ship Repair Sector located in Mayport, FL

Summary:

Repairs, modifies, installs and dismantles various shipboard hulls, bulkheads or decks. Designs and fabricates complex fixtures and jigs.

Responsibilities:

* Reports directly to the Production Manager. Once assigned reports directly to the project Foreman in the performance of his/her responsibilities.

* Reads and understands Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group PPE Policy.

* Ensures that all Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded.

* Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of the machine shop equipment prior to commencing the operation.

* Lays out material prior to performing machining operations to prevent possible errors.

* Fabricates parts to close tolerances ensuring finish requirements of the drawings are achieved.

* Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.

* Ensures all tools listed on the "Required Tools List" are available for use within two weeks of your employment at Epsilon.

* Qualifies as a Ship fitter in accordance with Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Process Instructions.

* Ensures that all requirements of the Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and/or other guidance given by management.

* Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; QA packages steps, RECs, CWPs, FWPs, TGIs etc.) required completing the production operations.

* Notifies Foreman of unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e.; repair, modification, etc.).

* Reads and understands complex terminology, blueprints, drawings and schematics to plan installation, modification or repair prior to commencing the process.

* Fabricates and installs fixtures, jigs, supports and targets to ensure proper alignment during welding processes.

* Determines fit-up requirements for a wide range of structural components in accordance with required technical drawings, manuals and instructions.

* Installs complex deck, hull and bulkhead systems IAW required technical drawings, manuals and instructions.

* Designs, fabricates and installs complex fixtures, jigs and targets to ensure proper alignment during welding/ brazing procedures.

* Determines size and material requirements for system modification or installation.

* Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Level I and material controls in accordance with Process Instruction

* Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading comprehension,

* Will provide mentoring to junior craftsman.

* Frequent travel and overtime are required.

* Work outside specific trade skill is required.

Qualifications:

* High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with Shipfitting practices in a repair department or shipyard. Knowledge and practical skills tests required.

* 8+ years' of experience as a ship fitter.

* Understands and performs the setup, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel torches.

* Ability to read a ruler/tape measure.

* Ability to use lay-out tools such as tool scales, squares, combination squares, trammel points.

* Ability to properly prepare structural components for post assembly welding by performing end preparations such as beveling, grinding etc.

* Must be able to understand and perform the set-up, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel torches.

* Has more advanced knowledge of the following: shipboard plate (hull, deck, bulkhead) systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments and material requirements), blue print reading and interpretation, MILSPEC requirements.

* Understands…