Shipfitter 1St Class

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STRUCTURAL Full Time STRUCTURAL NORFOLK, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.95 To $30.95 Hourly

Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude. Fitters build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship. Fitters are expected to climb and work in high areas or crawl and work in cramped confine spaces and perform tasks with all kinds of working conditions in-between. A fitter will apply their skills in the shops, platens, dry-docks and onboard ships in support of, ship repair and ship overhauls.

Master, 1st, 2nd and 3rd class levels are based on proficiency, knowledge, skills and abilities. This job description applies to all positions listed below:

Master Class:

1 st Class:

2 nd Class:

3 rd Class

• Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude
• Fitters build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship
• Fitters are expected to climb and work in high areas or crawl and work in cramped confine spaces and perform tasks with all kinds of working conditions in-between
• will apply their skills in the shops, platens, dry-docks and onboard ships in support of, ship repair and ship overhauls
• Performs safe and effective use of craft related tools and equipment, including but not limited to: millers, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws all, come along and chain falls etc.
• Obtain GMAW ABS ‘B’ Class Weld Certification for aluminum applications.
• Performs basic layout of plates, materials and weldments using basic engineering sketches, drawings, and diagrams with minimal supervision.
• Performs ship fitting functions such as but not limited to fit up of structure, cutting, sniping, sanding, grinding, prepping, tacking and the fit up of plates with minimum supervision.
• Performs fitting operations with limited supervision using standard ship fitting equipment to accomplish fabrication and ship repair duties.
• Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations.
• Must be willing to work with and train lower-skilled workers.
• Knowledge in burning basic use of torch/light torch); make up plating (align, fit) and knowledge of plating material (Cu Ni
  - Copper nickel, Aluminum, stainless steel) ; blueprint (reading, interpret) including sketching; tack welding; portable plasma arc; lay out access cuts and inserts; tank inspections/testing; certifications in SMAW, FCAW or FCA
• Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
• Plans details of working procedures and tools and material requirements.
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, and tack welding various metals.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts.
• Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• May be assigned to dismantle or cut up obsolete machinery, setting aside parts for scrap dealer.
• Technical Capacity
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Initiative
• Results Driven
• Thoroughness

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and to vibration.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.…