1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter

LED FastStart•Lockport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A 1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter lays out and fabricates metal structural parts and braces them in position within hull of vessel for welding. This role requires the ability to work in confined spaces, at elevations greater than 5 feet, and wear a respirator when applicable. The position involves shaping and cutting material with power tools.

Requirements

Comprehends blueprints, sketches, and templates.
Able to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
Accurate in performing layout, cutting, measuring, and fitting.
Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces.
Must be able to work/climb in elevations greater than 5’.
Must be able to wear/work a respirator when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of marine or four (4) years of continuous company experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Determines the position of structural components working from blueprints or templates.
Provides direction to subordinate ship fitters and tack welders.
Uses blueprints to lay out position of parts on metal.
Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
Positions parts in hull of vessel and align parts in relation to each other.
Marks location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting.
Installs packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members.
Tack welds clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
Bends, flanges, cuts, and shapes plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts.
Performs shaping/cutting material with power tools such as skill saw, jig saw, metabo grinders and etc.
Works in confined/enclosed spaces.
Works/climbs in elevations greater than 5’.
Wears/works a respirator when applicable.