Marine Shipfitter - Pensacola Shipyard

TEL Staffing & HRPensacola, FL

$25 - $30 / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$25-$30/hour

Job Description

Now hiringShipfitterswith 1+ years of shipyard experience to work in/at thePensacola Shipyards. Job Summary:Skilled tradesmen who performs the work of developing and laying out, fitting, bolting up, assembling and erecting plate, shapes, and pipe when used to form a part of a structural assembly in connection with ship construction, alteration, and repair specified by blueprints, work orders, or instructions from supervisor or management. The shipfitter is responsible for building and/or repairing the complete hull of a metal ship. The fitter has the primary responsibility for maintaining its watertight integrity. The shipfitter also manufactures and installs interior and exterior weldments such as: Bulwarks, Coamings, Doors, Foundations, Gratings, Hawse Pipes, Ladders, Mast, Bulkheads, King Post, Racks, Railing, Sea Chest, Stanchions, Stowages, Tanks, Trunks, Yardarms, and Hull Zincs.The shipfitterrepairs and/or removes damage ship structures and fittings, prepares surfaces for welding, burning, riveting and lays out holes for drilling. This work is accomplished using miscellaneous hand and power tools. The shipfitter may also be required to perform as a roll operator, punch operator, shear operator, track burner, drill and saw operator. The shipfitter may also have to arrange for staging, crane service, ventilation, lighting, and support services (air, electricity, and water).The above description is general in nature. A shipfitter may be required to perform additional duties not specifically described.

Basic tools* that are provided by the Employee:

Tip Cleaner	12” Combination Square or Speed Square	Center Punch
Welding Shield	Ball Peen Hammer	24” Carpenter Square
Striker w/Flints	Crescent Wrench 10” and 6”	Burning Goggles
Tape Measure 25’ min	Safety Toed Shoes	Hammer 2 lb.

*Some basic tools can be checked out from the shipyard tool room.Shipyardprovided tools and equipment:

Grinders	Drop Lighting	Come – Along	Safety Glasses
Respirator (1^stissue)	Ladders	Chain Fall	Hard Hat
Respirator Filters	Grinding Shield	Torch w/Hose	Leather
Ear Plugs	Ventilation Blowers	Soapstone	Gloves
Basic Hand Tools	Safety Harness / Fall Protection	Power Tools

PAY: Starts at: $25+/hr.(Depending on current level of experience)

SCHEDULE:MON-THUR -----7:30am- 4pm FRIDAY 7:30am- 3pm*Overtime is typically available but NOT mandatory*• Typical working hours are 40 hours per week• Work that exceeds 40 hours is considered overtime (and paid at "time-and-a-half")• A 10-minute paid morning break is taken at 9:30am daily• A 30-minute unpaid lunch break is provided daily at 11:30am- 12:00pmALL NEW HIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

Pass a Pre-employment Drug Test
Pass a NON-DOT Physical Agility Assessment
Complete an OSHA Respirator Questionnaire (completed at clinic during physical)
Participate in RANDOM quarterly drug tests
Complete a standard pre-employment background check

BENEFITS: (Available AFTER completion of Temp period)

Health
Dental
Vision

Essential Functions:

I. Essential Function: Determines the position of structural components, working from blueprints or templates. Will locate specific components (precut & labeled structural members) and may use a scribe to mark reference lines, such as center, and frame lines.Physical Demands: This worker function requires less physical demands than other essential functions to follow. Essentially, this function is the core of the thinking/planning aspect of the fitter’s job. The worker will stand while reviewing blueprints and drawings. Occasional walking is required to locate specific components and markings. Fitter maybe required to move parts on an occasional basis, to locate needed components. Nothing is to be lifted over 50 lbs. without assistance.II. Essential Function: Fitters are responsible for locating parts as specified by blueprints. In most cases, these parts have already been cut and are ready to be fit with other components.Physical Demands: Standing and walking is required on a frequent basis. Bending, squatting, pulling/pushing, reaching, and handling are also required on a frequent basis. Lifting, carrying and pulling objects requiring 30 to 40 pounds is required on an occasional basis.II: Essential Function: Fitters are required to fit various metal parts into the vessel or module to precise specifications and measurements. The fitter is required to align these part specifications so that a Tacker can tack the parts into place. The fitter may use various tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wedges, torches, clips, shims, various measurement tools such as level, square, and measuring tape. Fitters are expected to visually inspect all tools

Transportation:

It is the responsibility of each individual to provide or arrange his or her own transportation to and from the shipyard.

Take Appropriate Safety Measures:

When working from heights or around edges, it’s the responsibility of each employee to insure there are sufficient rails in place to prevent falls. Rails must surround all deck openings according to the OSHA regulations and the policy and procedures. Employees are responsible for checking lanyards and harnesses before use when working in hazardous high locations. Employees must protect themselves from UV radiation and ensure sufficient ventilation is available in closed spaces to remove any toxins that result from burning and welding.All Workers Are Required To Wear Safety Equipment Including: Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs, and Safety Toed Shoes. Respirators And Fall Protection is to be worn when working in areas that require additional protection.Standard Practice: Employees are often required to perform other jobs beyond the essential functions of their primary job. These jobs could consist of, but not be limited to, assisting other employees in the cleaning and picking up of debris from other areas were work is preformed, partnering with employees to complete work with more stringent deadlines. Filling in temporarily for an absent employee.

TEL Staffing complies with regulations enforced by the EEOC. TEL Staffing is a drug-free workplace.

This position is Temp-to-Hire. No benefits are offered during the Temp period.

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TEL Staffing & HR is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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