Shipfitter

Overview

Structural Ship fitter at IMIA, LLC responsible for fabrication, assembly, and erection of steel structure. Requires drawing reading, shipboard steel structure removal, and reinstallation. Working knowledge of ASME 1689 and 1688 essential. Reports to Structural Superintendent. Pay: $35.00‑$41.00 hourly DOE.

• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
• Must have own basic skill‑related tools and equipment if not supplied by the workplace.
• Lay‑out, fabricate, and brace metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
• Lay out position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.
• Locate and mark reference lines such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
• Position parts in hull of ship.
• Align parts in relation to each other using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
• Mark location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold part(s) in place for welding.
• Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips.
• May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of non‑standard parts.
• May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
• May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts using shop machinery such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines.
• Assemble items as instructed by floor supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.
• Follow all company rules and policies.
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Prepare product for shipment.
• Report any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.
• Lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 60 pounds), or using a hoist.

• Read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
• Familiarity with the metric system.
• Perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents.
• Stand continuously for long periods of time.
• Identify and measure material.
• Follow instructions given both verbally and in written form.
• Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
• Read blueprints, drawings, calipers, tape measures and angle gauges.

• High school graduate, or GED preferred.
• Six months to one‑year related experience and/or training.
• Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required.

• Work performed onboard a ship, in a dry dock or shipyard under fast‑paced conditions; frequently requiring overtime.
• Consistent exposure to extreme temperatures, outdoor elements, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals and dusty conditions.
• Work over extended periods of time in tightly configured confined spaces.
• Often works on scaffolds and ladders. Safety clothing and safety devices required to protect eyes, head, or hearing.

• Measuring tapes, rulers, squares, levels, chalk lines, saws, shears, plasma cutters, oxy‑fuel torches, angle grinders, welding machines, welding torches, electrodes, welding masks, cranes, hoists, chains, slings, come‑alongs, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, vise grips, clamps, files, deburring tools, drills, grinders, sanders, impact wrenches, reciprocating saws, air hammers, riveters, forklifts, pallet jacks, trolleys, and other tools.

• May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Seniority level:
Entry level;

Employment type:

Full‑time;
Job function:
Other;
Industry: Maritime Transportation.

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