Experienced Shipwright/Linesman ($3,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

X11 Linesmen are responsible for critical ship and module alignments/measurements using a variety of 3-dimensional and standard optical tooling. These alignments /measurements are used to undock and dock ships, develop cut lines, align and install ships components and pair major modules. The job requires the mechanic to determine the proper tooling for the job, conduct surveys to establish the locations of the measurement outlined in technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models, all while working safely with a high degree of accuracy. The Linesmen routinely interface with Engineering, other Trades and Ship Management. The successful candidate is preferred to have proven math skills, computer skills, and good communication/interpersonal skills. Applicant will need to become proficient in the use of optical equipment such as optical levels, electronic theodolites and total stations while establishing ships reference lines and planes, measuring in-process hull circularities, measuring and recording critical ship's dimensions and supporting production by providing profiles and locations of major components.

Requirements

3 or more years of experience as a Survey Technician, Metrology Technician, PLS certification or equivalent survey field experience.
Ability to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Must pass a respirator fit test.
Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
Must be able to work all assigned shifts.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience with AutoCAD, excel, surveying field software and various other programs.
Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.
Proven math skills.
Computer skills.
Good communication/interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Perform critical ship and module alignments/measurements using a variety of 3-dimensional and standard optical tooling.
Use alignments/measurements for undocking and docking ships, developing cut lines, aligning and installing ship components, and pairing major modules.
Determine proper tooling for the job.
Conduct surveys to establish measurement locations based on technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Work safely with a high degree of accuracy.
Interface with Engineering, other Trades, and Ship Management.
Become proficient in the use of optical equipment such as optical levels, electronic theodolites, and total stations.
Establish ships reference lines and planes.
Measure in-process hull circularities.
Measure and record critical ship's dimensions.
Support production by providing profiles and locations of major components.