Shipfitter 1st Class

B&D Contracting • Harvey, LA

16d

About The Position

Temp A 1st Class Shipfitter Repair is a skilled tradesperson who reads blueprints to lay out, cut, and fit metal parts for ship repair and modernization, using various hand and power tools, including burning torches and grinders. The role involves tack-welding, aligning structural components like hulls and bulkheads, and installing new parts according to specifications. Key responsibilities include ensuring work quality, adhering to safety protocols, collaborating with other trades, and performing physically demanding tasks in a shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints to lay out, cut, and fit metal parts for ship repair and modernization
• Uses various hand and power tools, including burning torches and grinders
• Tack-welds and aligns structural components like hulls and bulkheads
• Installs new parts according to specifications
• Ensures work quality
• Adheres to safety protocols
• Collaborates with other trades
• Performs physically demanding tasks in a shipyard environment

What This Job Offers

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