Shipbuilder

Hanwha Philly Shipyard • Philadelphia, PA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and
regulations are followed and met 
Work independently according to instructions, rules and other standards
Frequently utilizes a variety of shipbuilding tools (grinders, torches, etc.)
Frequently reads shipbuilding blueprints and other technical documents
Frequently responsible for basic plate and stiffener assembly
Frequently responsible for large panel and double bottom production,
including pre-outfitting
Frequently responsible for web line production, including plate cutting
Occasionally moves material
Occasionally stores material
Frequently keeps work area clean and organized, must be clean at the end of
shift
Responsible for all areas in the yard production, including dry dock and
fabrication
Responsible to check around all areas before starting hot work
Responsible to protect any areas from hot work, including painted areas,
machinery etc.
Perform other duties as assigned and required

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and
employees.  The recruitment, selection, employment, placement, compensation,
promotion, and training of employees during employment, shall be without
discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender,
veteran status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law, except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the
disability of such individual.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in shipyards with shipbuilding production or ship repair businesses with manufacturing of heavy steel structures production of pressure vessels, boilers and other similar quality products welding and fitting, hand tools and industrial safety
• Must be able to read and comprehend blue prints
• Analysis and problem solving
• Adaptability
• Organizing
• Communication skills
• Willingness and ability to function as a team member

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Work independently according to instructions, rules and other standards
• Frequently utilizes a variety of shipbuilding tools (grinders, torches, etc.)
• Frequently reads shipbuilding blueprints and other technical documents
• Frequently responsible for basic plate and stiffener assembly
• Frequently responsible for large panel and double bottom production, including pre-outfitting
• Frequently responsible for web line production, including plate cutting
• Occasionally moves material
• Occasionally stores material
• Frequently keeps work area clean and organized, must be clean at the end of shift
• Responsible for all areas in the yard production, including dry dock and fabrication
• Responsible to check around all areas before starting hot work
• Responsible to protect any areas from hot work, including painted areas, machinery etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED