- 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.
- 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 , W1689).
- Advanced knowledge of inspection standards ,
- 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.
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Description
Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking Shipfitters for work in various local Shipyards.
Job Details.
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.
Essential Functions:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: