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East Coast Repair and Fabrication

Ship Fitter 1C Base A

East Coast Repair and Fabrication, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600

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A shipfitter with approximately 4 or more years of experience laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting parts of structural metal products with the use of regular supervision while always adhering to industry safety standards.

Essential Functions

Positions, aligns, fits, and welds parts to form complete units or subunits following blueprints and layout specifications and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.

Verifies conformance of work‑pieces to specifications using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.

Tack‑welds fitted parts together.

Lays out and examines metal stock or work‑pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.

Aligns and fits parts according to specifications using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.

Locates and marks work‑piece bending and cutting lines allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.

Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, ropes or bolt straps, or bolts parts in position for welding or riveting.

Studies engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences.

Moves parts into position manually or with hoists or cranes.

Sets up and operates fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Measures templates, cuts, and grinds components for foundations and other structural members.

Uses materials efficiently to prevent waste.

Advanced use of cutting equipment (Plasma Cutter and Oxy/Fuel Torch).

Advanced reading and interpretation of blueprints (successful identification of material types, parts references, applicable views, details).

Advanced use of temporary attachments.

Advanced understanding of weld joint design (full and partial penetration welds, chamfers, and bevels).

Advanced skill in installation and removal of fasteners and rivets.

Correctly identifies base material types and thicknesses.

Advanced level tack welding in common shipboard positions (overhead, vertical, horizontal).

Intermediate tack welding in uncommon/limited access positions (mirror, confined, heavy interferences).

Expert to advanced understanding of fitting operations (coping, straightening, carbon arcing).

Advanced knowledge of erect and set principles (identification/use of extra material, set to lines, etc.).

Advanced understanding of material fabrication.

Recognizes tooling needs (which tool to use for which application).

Able to solve job issues without need for supervisory approval.

Ability to read fit‑up/alignments measuring devices (rulers, tape, levels, bobs, squares, etc.).

Advanced use of power tools (grinders, reciprocating saws, drills, etc.).

Advanced use of hand tools (hammers, punches, clamps, etc.).

Correct set up of tools prior to use (running lines, drop tests, etc.).

Knowledge of power tool safety (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points).

Advanced use of positioning equipment (dogs/wedges, rams, saddles).

Advanced knowledge of shipbuilding standards (009-12, W1689).

Advanced knowledge of inspection standards (00).

Adheres to fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning, firewatches, 35 rule, etc.).

Ability to instruct others to navigate onboard vessels to find work areas / backsides of work areas.

Advanced knowledge of industry safety standards / training.

Adheres to industry safety standards.

Requires occasional supervision to accomplish work.

Requirements Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and 4 or more years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to gain access to military installations.

Must be able to pass drug test and background check.

Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds; ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk‑through and inspection; the walk‑through may necessitate transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders, and bending or stooping through tight spaces.

Environmental Conditions This position works on the job site. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes, airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, and high precarious places.

During work‑site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE including but not limited to:

Hard Hat

Ear Plugs or Attenuator

Safety Shoes

Dust Mask or Respirator

Gloves

Criteria for Advancement

Effectiveness of use for temporary attachments

Workmanship in tack welding

Workmanship in fitting operations

Understanding of metal fabrication processes

Ability to solve job issues without need for supervisory guidance or approval

Embodiment of company safety culture

Reliable attendance

Model work ethic

Takes initiative to address issues of materials, equipment, job scope, information, and/or tooling

Key Skills DME, Anatomy Knowledge, Algebra, Fire Sprinkler Fitting, Physiology Knowledge, Tube Bending, OSHA, Fabrication, Pipe Threading, Welding, Geometry, Power Tools

Employment Type Full-Time

Experience Years

Vacancy 1

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