• The Shipfitters are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality and in a professional manner.
• Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within the hull of ship for welding.
• Lays out position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and handballs. Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
• Aligns parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges and mauls.
• Marks location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold the part in place for welding.
• Installs packing, gaskets, liners and structural accessories and members, such as doors, hatches, brackets and clips.
• May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
• Rig chain falls.

• Must have minimum of 3 years of experience working on ships.
• Must have dependable transportation.
• Access to local bases.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• OSHA 10 Maritime Certification.
• Fire Watch Certification.

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