Now Hiring Shipfitters
On-site · McAllen, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Shipfitter 1st Class in a Florida shipyard performing steel structural work for marine vessel construction. Requires ability to read blueprints, interpret ship terminology and drawings, and use oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutting equipment. Three years of related experience, PPE/OSHA-compliant, and the ability to work with various measuring systems. Housing assistance and per-diem available; overtime and long hours (M-Th 10h, Fri 8h plus some weekends). Call Clara for full details.
Required Qualifications
- Three (3) years of related experience
- Ability to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence
- Comprehensive understanding of ship new construction terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings (including weld symbols)
- Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, scribing in structures, and installing perpendiculars on ships in accordance with drawings, specifications
- Experience using oxy-acetylene torch and Plasma for cutting and washing
- Experience using hand and power tools safely including but not limited to mauls, grinders, circular and reciprocating saws, and hand and magnetic drill
- Understand the proper use and operation of structural shop fabrication equipment, including shears, punches, come alongs and brakes
- Possess a working knowledge of, and be able to take measurements using the metric system
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system
- Must comply with OSHA standards and Shipyard best safety practices
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