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Job description
Job Type
Full-Time
Shift Type
First Shift
Location
201 WAVY - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704 US (Primary)
Category
Skilled Trades
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Repairs, modifies, installs, and dismantles various shipboard hulls, bulkheads, or decks
Designs and fabricates fixtures and jigs
Reports directly to the Assistant Foreman/Supervisor/Production Lead
Understands and follows PPE Policy
Lays out material utilizing drawings and blueprints prior to performing cutting/fitting operations
Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
Ensures all tools listed on the "Required Tools List" are available for use within 2 weeks of employment
Ensures that all requirements of the Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and/or other guidance given by management
Identifies and notifies the Supervisor of unsatisfactory conditions during the production operation
Reads and understands complex terminology, blueprints, drawings, and schematics to plan installation
Fabricates and installs fixtures, jigs, supports, and targets to close tolerances ensuring finish requirements of the drawings are achieved
Determines fit-up requirements for a wide range of structural components in accordance with applicable technical drawings, manuals, and instructions
Determines size and material requirements
Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Contractor (CFM) and Government (GFM) furnished materials
Ability to use layout tools such as tool scales, squares, combination squares, trammel points
Understands fitting of structural components using dogs, wedges, strong-backs, etc.
Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading
Possesses basic computer skills
Travel and overtime are required
Will provide mentoring to junior craftsman
Work outside specific trade skill as required
Qualifications: Work Experience: Minimum 5+ years of Shipfitter experience, or graduation from accredited
Apprenticeship Program or Journeyman Certificate accepted in lieu of work experience
Understands and performs the setup, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel
Has advanced knowledge of the following: shipboard plate (hull, deck, bulkhead) systems
(repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments, and material requirements), blueprint reading and interpretation, MILSPEC requirements
Must be able to fit structural components to tolerance requirements
Must have Tack and Fillet Weld qualifications (FCAW/SMAW)
Must have the ability to gain access to military bases and various government facilities
Understands the proper use of fitting gear and safe techniques
Demonstrates a safe and proficient fitting style
Is punctual, reliable and willing to work early or late however the schedule determines
Is willing to work at various locations
Can lead the crew in the day-to-day operations
Can act as the supervisor when called upon
Can solve problems and make decisions that keep the crew safe and proficient
Has a teachable spirit and is eager to learn new challenges
Has a clear understanding of TDP's and technical data
Communicates in a professional manner befitting the Fairlead way
Has the ability to operate forklifts and manlifts
Has fall protection training
Has a minimum of 5 years' experience as a fitter
ADA Notifications:
Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in noisy conditions.
Job Requirements
# of Hires Needed
2
Salary Grade
$27.07 - $40.61
Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).
Worksite address
portsmouth, VA, 23703, US
Who can apply
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