1st Class Shipfitter

Job Description

Job Description

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE) :

Four years of commercial / naval experience as a first class Shipfitter.

1. Multi-Pass Tack Welding.

2. Burning-Oxygen / Propane Burning Torch.

3. Heating-Oxygen / Propane Heating Torch.

4. Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum and reference lines.

5. Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler.

6. Ability to layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly.

7. Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner.

8. Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.).

9. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.

10. Use vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns).

11. Air Carbon Arc Gouging.

12. Ability to use Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute work.

13. Ability to use Molded Lines and Ship Reference Lines to execute required work.

14. Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Complex-shaped Shell Plates.

15. Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinals, trunks, etc : ,

16. Ability to Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations, Ability to Install Miscellaneous and Complex Foundations.

• PPE training means general requirements, eye and face protection, head protection, foot protection, hand and body protection, hearing protection, and body harness-personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) and position device systems.

WORK HOURS : All shifts.