Shipfitter

Description

Shipfitters are responsible for the layout, fabrication and installation of structural parts such as plates, bulkheads and frames. Shipfitters brace structures in position for welding. Shipfitters prepare templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.

Norfolk, VA

• Fabricate templates for bending / shaping ship structures, frames, bulkheads and braces.
• Measures, lays out and cuts templates.
• Fits foundations and structural members using bar, strip, angle and plate and scribes foundations to deck and bulkhead structure.
• Complete pre and post weld checks.
• Performs chipping, beveling, grinding and cleaning of surfaces to be welded using power and hand tools.
• Proficient in oxyacetylene and plasma cutting.
• Perform housekeeping efforts to maintain cleanliness of the worksite.
• Delivering materials as required.
• Perform duties as Fire Watch.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Employees may be required to travel for work to other locations.

• Language Ability:
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis.
• High School diploma or GED.
• 1-5 years of experience in the ship fitting trade.
• Apprentice school or trade school preferred.

Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.

• General Hand Tools

• Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
• Able to follow safety procedures.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is working on a ship. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

$17.00 - $28.00

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability – Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D – Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.