Sr Shipfitter

Textron•Slidell, LA

31d

About The Position

Shipfitting is considered as the primary area of expertise, under general supervision, is required to perform any and all tasks assigned by management based on the needs of the business.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma.
Three (3) plus years of related fabricating or shipfitting/fitting experience.
Formal craft training to demonstrate the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly.
Demonstrated skills based on the results of the shipfitting/welding test.
Must be safety conscious (wear proper PPE at all times).
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Able to read and understand metric and standard dimensions (a plus).
Must regularly lift, move or carry 40 pounds of material.
Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
Ability to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator.
Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work with little or no prior notification.
The ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Must have the ability to move extremities and spine throughout a sufficient range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level. Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required.
Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.
Must have sufficient cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to perform medium work involving constant standing and walking, material handling and performing work in a hot, humid environment.
Include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant/reading, reaching, hearing, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs and balancing.
Must be able to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of Labor. Physical demands typically involve lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling not to exceed 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Able to read and understand metric and standard dimensions (a plus).

Responsibilities

Perform duties of a Sr Shipfitter on a daily basis is essential.
Typical job duties involve structural fitting and tack welding of various assembly and sub-assembly parts on the vehicle.
Works from Engineering drawings, sketches and written and verbal instructions.
Maintains records, forms and logs as required.
Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are MIG and TIG welders, manual hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless and electric tools including porta power, come along, clamps, hammers and mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes and scales.
Must be capable of handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc.
Housekeeping of shop and work area (keeping work area neat and clean) daily.
Must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
May direct the activities or tasks of helpers, as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.