Shipfitter

Shipfitter Mechanic

Summary:

• Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner by wearing all required PPE, and by adhering to all applicable safety requirements and standards of the company, customer, and/or regulatory group.
• Recognize QA requirements, and report any circumstances that need attention to the QA Department or immediate supervisor.
• Identify processes that will have to be accomplished at the shop and fill out all necessary paperwork.
• Communicate with the supervisor, customer, or designated representative to coordinate specific job-related aspects and ensure job continuity.
• Follow company, and customer policies, regulations, procedures, and other necessary requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review details of the work package such as technical information, specification items, drawings, manuals, sketches, etc.
• Skilled in layout, rip out, modification, installation, replacement, and repair of structures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Able to withstand environmental factors such as:
• Outside weather conditions
• High, precarious places
• Exposed to fumes and airborne particles
• Very loud noise level
• Required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and seek assistance with weights over 50 lbs.
• Must adhere to applicable documents, references, and safety guidelines including, but not limited to the following:
• ABS
• MIL STD 1689-A
• MIL STD 2035
• MSC General Technical Requirements (GTR)
• NAVSEA Standard Items
• General Specifications/Overhaul of Ships
• OSHA 2268
• Occasionally perform other physical activities as required, such as:
• Stooping
• Bending
• Squatting
• Climbing (including but not limited to, vertical and incline ladders, masts, and kingposts)
• Crawling (including but not limited to, through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks, and voids)

Experience Requirements:

• 3rd Class = 1 ½ - 3 years of experience working as a Shipfitter in a shipyard.
• 2nd Class = 2 - 4 years of experience working as a Shipfitter in a shipyard.
• 1st Class = 4 - 5 years of experience working as a Shipfitter in a shipyard.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening.
• Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.