Plate Fitter 1st Class

Gulf Copper & Mfg. and Sabine Surveyors•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. Must have a basic understanding of mathematics and be able to perform operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, as well as work fractions. Ability to interpret blueprints and perform lay outs and fabricate metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding. Quality Control: before using verify material compatibility with specifications. Lays out position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools. Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines. Positions parts in hull of ship, assisted by Rigger. Align parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls. Marks location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting. Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members, such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips. May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts. Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torches. May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding. May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines. Safely and efficiently use various hand, power and cutting tools. Be able to use large machinery such as a metal shear, metal brake and band saw.

Requirements

Must have a basic understanding of mathematics and be able to perform operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, as well as work fractions.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
Must be able to pass a hands-on test when applicable and/or marine/industrial plate/structural fitting experience: 1st Class: 3-5 years
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance and a strong team player.
Commitment to company values and safety program.
It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of appropriate regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints and perform lay outs and fabricate metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding.
Verify material compatibility with specifications.
Lay out position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.
Locate and mark reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
Position parts in hull of ship, assisted by Rigger.
Align parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
Mark location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting.
Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members, such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips.
Prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torches.
Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
Roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines.
Safely and efficiently use various hand, power and cutting tools.
Use large machinery such as a metal shear, metal brake and band saw.