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Job Title:  New Construction Shipfitter

Posting Number: 2024-09

*Department: *Construction

Posting Date: 01/01/2024

Posting Closes: when filled

*Duties:  *Fit and/or Fabricate steel components in the assembly and production of new build construction while complying with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements. Tack welding and/or the use of oxy/ace. for cutting or preheating. Perform material fitting work including lay-out and fit-up of welded or bolted detail.

Requirements:  Due to the secure nature of this project a pre-employment screening will be performed upon eligible candidate accepting our employment offer.

Specific Job Skills:

• Preference will be given to applicants with new marine construction experience.
• Stick welding and Dual Shield or similar experience is a plus
• Safely perform work in small and/or confined spaces, on ladders, and at heights of 20 feet or more.
• Recognize and resolve unsafe working conditions.
• Effectively communicate information and ideas in English both verbally and in writing without assistance or translation.
• Ability to interpret and comply with WPS "Weld Procedure Certification" forms.
• Ability to become fluent in the operations and control of equipment and systems, including, aerial and scissor lifts.
• Conduct and interpret test and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Complete installation and fabrication to exceed published standards and/or project specifications
• Perform math calculations (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and use mathematics-based logic to solve complex problems.
• Accurately use a tape measure and other measuring devices

• Ability to set up and use a level or transit.

   

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Understand, promote and adhere to a Safety First culture by following safety guidelines and requirements at all times, understanding and properly utilizing the appropriate personal protective equipment for each situation.
• Set up and operate welding equipment applying knowledge of weld electrodes and wire, machine settings, quality and quantity standards, and the use of oxygen/ace. gas torch for cutting and pre-heat.
• Read and interpret work specifications, work orders, blueprints and schematics
• Lay-out and fit-up welded or bolted detail, show weld sizes, piece marks, direction marks, and other markings according to work specifications, work orders, blueprints, and schematics.
• Consistently meet individual daily production goals as set by supervisors, foreman, and designated lead employees.

*Job Scope:  *This position routinely works with minimal supervision taking instruction from specifications, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and other documentation.

Interpersonal Contacts:  This position works both independently and as part of a team.  The ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with others within a team, and other trades of the organization is essential in this role.

Job Conditions:  Work is performed in a wide variety of environments including heights of 20 feet or more, small and confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather conditions.  Will bend twist, kneel, walk, climb, and reach for 1-12 hours per day.  Will crouch, stand for 1-12 hours per day., Will endure noise, fumes, dust, and inclement weather.  Must be able to lift and carry 1-60 pounds throughout the day.  Must be able to push and pull up to 75 pounds and safely wear a respirator when needed.

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