Ship Fitter Class 2

Birdon America, Inc. • Bayou la Batre, AL

2d • $0 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Birdon America, Inc. is seeking a Class 2 Structural Fitter to join our growing team at our Bayou La Batre, Alabama shipyard. This is a great opportunity for you to provide your knowledge and skills to a growing company in building a new Coast Guard vessel.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of experience in the ship/boat building industry as a structural fitter
• Must be able to read blue prints
• Minimal welding experience must be able to tack weld
• Must be proficient in layout and cutting of steels and aluminum using necessary tools
• Must possess the basic tools required to perform shipfitters duties.
• Excellent math skills with the ability to read a tape measure and other measuring devices.
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to operate power tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.)
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat or kneel regularly, as well as climb stairs and ladders and enter confined spaces to complete tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Maintain dimensional accuracy and fairness of materials to be fitted.
• Recognize fit up issues and relay to supervisor.
• Operate equipment safely and comply with all safety standards.
• Demonstrate a consistency in quality of work with minimal to no discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed