Ship Fitter Class 2

Birdon America, Inc.Bayou la Batre, AL
$0 - $28Onsite

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.
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