Sr Shipfitter

Textron•New Orleans, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in Textron System’s Marine & Land Systems business area. In this role, you will be responsible for performing the duties of a Senior Structural Fitter/Shipfitter daily. Job duties include but are not limited to measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming, drilling, assembling, aligning, troubleshooting and repairing assorted structures (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.). You must be an independent worker, focused on accurate first-time completion, efficient and on-time task execution, and capable of training others. You will work from Engineering drawings, sketches, and written and verbal instructions, and read from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints, or other documents. You will maintain records, forms, and logs as required. Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are: MIG welders, manual hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless and electric tools including porta power, come-a-long, clamps, hammers and mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes, and scales. You must be capable of handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc. Daily housekeeping of shop and work area (keeping work area neat and clean) is required. You must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness. You may direct the activities or tasks of others, as assigned. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of related aluminum/shipyard experience
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly.
Demonstrated skills based on the results of the written fabricating assessment.
Must be able to obtain Tack Weld Certification.
Must always be safety conscious (wear proper PPE).
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic computer skills.
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
Basic math, reading and comprehension skills.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT WorkKeys Certification.

Responsibilities

Performing the duties of a Senior Structural Fitter/Shipfitter daily.
Measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming, drilling, assembling, aligning, troubleshooting and repairing assorted structures (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
Being an independent worker, focused on accurate first-time completion, efficient and on-time task execution, and capable of training others.
Working from Engineering drawings, sketches, and written and verbal instructions.
Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints, or other documents.
Maintaining records, forms, and logs as required.
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.
Visually inspecting work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
Directing the activities or tasks of others, as assigned.
Performing other job-related duties as assigned.