Shipfitter-Shipyard

Overview
Avail Staffing is seeking skilled Shipfitters to join our dynamic team. As aShipfitter, you will perform steel and aluminum structural work on a variety ofmarine vessels, including U.S. Naval ships, Military Sealift Command vessels,and commercial ships. Your responsibilities in this role will include:

Duties

• Performingrepairs and modernization tasks independently with minimal oversight.
• Applyingstrong mechanical skills while following precise job specifications.
• Interpretingblueprints, analyzing drawings, and taking accurate measurements.
• Creatingtemplates and assembling structures in compliance with specifications.

Skills

• Minimumof 5+ years in the role of a Ship Fitter in a shipyard environment. May consider candidates with less depending on type of experience.
• Excellentability to understand instructions, technical drawings, and written communication.
• Comprehensiveknowledge of ship repair terminology and compartment locationdesignations.
• Strong communication skills for effectively sharing job-related details with supervisors and team members.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting structural drawings, including weld symbolsand Navy damage control diagrams.
• Experienced in fabricating templates, aligning plates, and installing perpendicularson vessels.
• Skilledin oxy-acetylene torch cutting and washing techniques.
• Adeptat safely handling hand and power tools, including grinders, saws, anddrills.
• Familiarity with structural shop fabrication equipment, including shears, punches, andbrakes.
• Familiarity with sheet metal work is highly desirable.
• Strong mathematical skills for precise measurements in both US standard andmetric systems.

If you are passionate about shipbuilding and possess thenecessary skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as aShipfitter!