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Shipfitter

Norfolk, VA 23506

Posted: 06/14/2024 Industry: Ship Repair / Shipyard Job Number: MC3152685222 Pay Rate: $22.00 / hour

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS Up to $25/hour Minimum of three years of Fitting experience 
Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the Fitting trade. Must be able to work effectively with others. Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates. Enter and move through manholes to reach and work internally confined spaces.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Template creation
  • Working with presses, floor shaping, forming plates, shaping from templates, marking symbols, doors, hatches and scuttles, rolls, presses and blacksmith shop
  • Laying out blueprints, checking and fitting materials, tack welding of small assemblies, aluminum and steel foundations and outfitting items
  • Laying out blueprints, checking and fitting materials, tack welding of various sub-assemblies peculiar to the panel line and shell area such as: decks, bulkheads, side shells.
  • Installation of structural outfit items, doors, ladders, foundations
  • Effective sequencing of assembly and fitting
  • Correct use of heating torches in plate heat straightening and shrinkage
  • Ability to use hand and power tools
  • Shop and field fabrication
  • Adherence to industry codes, regulations and specifications
  • Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates
  • Tack welding
  • Install simple systems without templates and blueprints
  • Riveted joint repairs
  • Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons reports and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work
  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment- hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator
  • Work independently to complete responsibilities
  • Must have regular, reliable attendance

HOURS:

  • 2nd Shift Available which starts at 3PM
    • Could either work 8, 10 or 12 hours per shift depending on demand
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