Sr Shipfitter

LED FastStart•New Orleans, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is 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.). The ideal candidate must be an independent worker, focused on accurate first-time completion, efficient and on-time task execution, and capable of training others. This position involves working from Engineering drawings, sketches, and written and verbal instructions, and reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints, or other documents. The role also requires maintaining records, forms, and logs as required, and performing housekeeping of the shop and work area daily. The Senior Shipfitter must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness and may direct the activities or tasks of others as assigned. Other job-related duties may be 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.
Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT WorkKeys Certification.

Nice To Haves

Level will be determined based on relevant experience, scope of role, skills, and any on site assessments performed during the interview process.

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.).
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.
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.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.