Hiring Shipfitters

1st Class Ship Fitter lays out and fabricates metal structural parts and braces them in position within hull of vessel for welding. Reads blueprints or templates; able to enter and move through manholes and confined spaces; conducts layout, cutting, measuring and fitting; directs subordinate ship fitters and tack welders; uses blueprints to lay out part positions; marks reference lines (center, buttock, frame); positions parts in hull and aligns components; marks hole locations for drilling and installs temporary fasteners; installs packing, gaskets and structural accessories; tack welds clips/brackets; handles bending, flanging, cutting and shaping of plates and beams; must work in confined spaces and at elevations; must be able to wear a respirator where applicable; adheres to safety and quality policies; overtime as required.