Shipfitter

Overview

Textron Systems values an inclusive environment where individuality, differences, and unique perspectives are valued. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help employees grow, excel, and make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Examples of benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

We believe people should love what they do. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Performing the duties of a Structural Ship fitter daily.
• Measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming and drilling of assorted materials (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
• Working from Engineering drawings, sketches and written and verbal instructions.
• Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints or other documents.
• Maintaining records, forms and logs as required.
• Using typical tools and equipment such as MIG and TIG welders, hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless and electric tools, porta power, come a long, clamps, hammers, mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes and scales.
• Handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc.
• Maintaining a neat and clean work area daily.
• Visually inspecting work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
• Directing the activities or tasks of helpers, as assigned.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

• 1 – 3 years of related aluminum/shipyard experience
• Formal craft training demonstrating the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly.
• Demonstrated skills based on the results of the fabricating test.
• Safety conscious (wear proper PPE).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator.
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish tasks.
• Note:
  
  Level will be determined based on relevant experience, scope of role, skills, etc.

• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT Work Keys Certification.

• Carpenter, construction apprentice or laborer, shop hand or technician, pipe fitter, welder, fabricator, tacker, rig hand, sheet metal installer

Physical demands described have been validated by on-site job analysis and are representative of the duties required to perform the essential functions of this job. The following summarizes key physical demand areas:

• Overview:
  Non-Climate Controlled Environment (Extreme Heat & Extreme Cold); elevated heights; climbing; crawling; using ladders, stairs & ramps; frequent/prolonged lifting; repetitive motion; confined spaces; tight spaces; radiographic activity environment; magnetic wave environment; working with chemicals.
• Postural:
  Ability to move extremities and spine through a range of motion to work in various postures, occasionally requiring bending and twisting.
• Dexterity:
  Good dexterity with regular use of hand tools and materials handling.
• Cardiorespiratory Demand:
  Ability to perform medium work with standing and walking, including material handling in a hot, humid environment.
• General Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, clear speech, vision, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders and stairs, balancing.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium — may involve lifting up to 35 pounds single assist and up to 70 pounds team lift.

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We serve customers in aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System’s Sea Systems business area. Visit  and  to read more about who we are and the products we make.

Textron is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Are you a Military Veteran? Textron’s products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring veterans and translating their skills to make an impact on our company.