2nd Class Shipfitter (Job ID: 1158)

Colonna's Shipyard • Norfolk, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a 2nd Class Shipfitter to support our operations in Norfolk, VA. Working with presses, floor shaping, forming plates, shaping from templates, marking symbols, doors, hatches and scuttles, rolls, presses and blacksmith shop. Laying out blueprints and outfitting items. Laying out blueprints, checking and fitting materials, tack welding of various sub-assembly's peculiar to the panel line and shell area such as decks, bulkheads, side shells. Working on ship ways with the erection of units and installation of structural items. Installation of structural outfit items, doors, ladders, foundations. Display effective sequencing of assembly and fitting. Complete work assignments correctly using heating torches in plate heat straightening and shrinkage. Complete work adhering to industry codes, regulations, and specifications. Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates. Complete processes using Tack Welding techniques. Install simple systems without templates and blueprints. Complete Bulkhead, Riveted and deck inserting. Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons report and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work. Other duties as assigned. Understand and act upon instruction. Work independently to complete responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least five (5) years' experience as a shipfitter.
• Must be willing and capable of performing work on government and commercial vessels.
• Must have ability to enter and move through manholes to reach and work internally confined spaces.
• Must be able to Tack Weld and some working knowledge with stainless steel and aluminum.
• Must have advanced level experience with the use of cutting torches and heat torches in plate heat- straightening and shrinkage.
• Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.
• Position requires US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Working with presses, floor shaping, forming plates, shaping from templates, marking symbols, doors, hatches and scuttles, rolls, presses and blacksmith shop.
• Laying out blueprints and outfitting items.
• Laying out blueprints, checking and fitting materials, tack welding of various sub-assembly's peculiar to the panel line and shell area such as decks, bulkheads, side shells.
• Working on ship ways with the erection of units and installation of structural items.
• Installation of structural outfit items, doors, ladders, foundations.
• Display effective sequencing of assembly and fitting.
• Complete work assignments correctly using heating torches in plate heat straightening and shrinkage.
• Complete work adhering to industry codes, regulations, and specifications.
• Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Complete processes using Tack Welding techniques.
• Install simple systems without templates and blueprints.
• Complete Bulkhead, Riveted and deck inserting.
• Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons report and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Understand and act upon instruction.
• Work independently to complete responsibilities.

Benefits

• Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees