SHIPFITTERSTidewater Staffing • Chesapeake, VA, US
SHIPFITTERS
Tidewater Staffing • Chesapeake, VA, US
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[job_card.job_description]Verifies conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. Tack-welds fitted parts together. Lays out and examines metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met. Aligns and fits parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers. Locates and marks work-piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications. Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting. Studies engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences. Moves parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes. Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components. Performs other duties as assigned. Measures, templates, cuts, and grinds components for foundations and other structural members. Efficient use of material to prevent waste. Advanced use of cutting equipment (Plasma Cutter and Oxy / Fuel Torch). Advanced reading, and interpreting of blueprints (successful identification of material types, parts, references, applicable views / details). Advanced use of temporary attachments. Advanced understanding of weld joint design (full and partial penetration welds, chamfers, and bevels). Advanced skill in the installation and removal of fasteners and rivets. Correctly identifies base material types and thicknesses. Advanced level tack welder in common shipboard positions (overhead, vertical, horizontal). Intermediate tack welding in uncommon / limited access positions (mirror, confined, heavy interferences) Expert with an Advanced understanding of fitting operations (coping, straightening, carbon arcing). Advanced knowledge of Erect and Set principles (identification / use of extra material, set to lines, etc.) Advanced understanding of material fabrication. Recognizes tooling needs (Which tool to use for which application). Able to solve job issues without the need for Supervisory approval. Ability to read fit-up / alignments measuring devices (rulers / tape, levels, bobs, squares, etc.) Advanced use of power tools (grinders, reciprocating saws, drills, etc.) Advanced use of hand tools (hammers, punches, clamps, etc.) Correct setup of tools prior to use (running lines, drop tests, etc.) Knowledge of power tool safety, (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points). Advanced use of positioning equipment (dogs / wedges, rams, saddles). Advanced knowledge of shipbuilding standards (009-12, W1689). Advanced knowledge of inspection standards (009-25, 009-06). Adheres to fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning fire watches, 35’ rule, etc.) Ability to instruct others to navigate onboard vessels to find work areas / backsides of work areas. Advanced knowledge of industry safety standards / training. Adheres to industry safety standards. Requires occasional supervision to accomplish work.
Job Description
Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking Shipfitters for work in various local shipyards.
Shipfitter Job Summary :
The Shipfitter must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to assemble, modify, layout, fabricate, repair, and install plates, shapes, and / or pipe to be used to form a part of a structural assembly in connection with ship alteration and repair.
Shipfitters with 3 or more years of experience laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting parts of structural metal products with the use of regular supervision while always adhering to industry safety standards.
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- Positions align, fit, and welds parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
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