Ship Fitter
About The Position
Ship Fitter This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks: Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs, and tests mechanical equipment and related devices. Troubleshoots and corrects structural placement. Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems. May provide operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel. Performs preventative maintenance. Participates in special projects, as required. Required Skills & Qualifications: Technical Skills: Blueprint reading, metal fabrication, grinding, cutting (torch/plasma), welding knowledge. Tools Proficiency: Experience with heavy machinery (plate rolls, presses) and hand/power tools. Physical Ability: Strength, endurance, ability to work in confined spaces/outdoors. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: ● Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science. ● Required Experience: Associate’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience. 1-3 years of directly related experience supporting engineering operations. ● Location: On Customer Site. ● US Citizenship Required.
Requirements
- Blueprint reading
- metal fabrication
- grinding
- cutting (torch/plasma)
- welding knowledge
- Experience with heavy machinery (plate rolls, presses) and hand/power tools
- Strength, endurance, ability to work in confined spaces/outdoors
- Associates of Arts/Associates of Science
- Associate’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
- 1-3 years of directly related experience supporting engineering operations
- US Citizenship Required
Responsibilities
- Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs, and tests mechanical equipment and related devices.
- Troubleshoots and corrects structural placement.
- Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
- May provide operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
- Performs preventative maintenance.
- Participates in special projects, as required.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
- variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- dental plan options
- a vision plan
- a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- full flex work weeks where possible
- a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
- short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
