Welder Fitter

Curtin Maritime•Long Beach, CA

1d•$30 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder Fitter works directly with the Lead Welder and Shipyard Manager to support Curtin Maritime shipyard projects. The role involves setting up and laying out work with fixtures and guides to repair, modify, or fabricate parts and equipment. The Welder Fitter uses welding equipment to complete work to specifications and within the shipyard production schedule, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. This is a 100% field-based position.

Requirements

At least 3 years of stick and inner-shield welding experience.
At least 2 years of aluminum welding experience.
At least 3 years of pipe-fitting experience in a field environment.
At least 2 years of fitting structural repairs in a maritime environment.
Certified Welder.
ABS Welding Test 1-6GR Certificate, or ability to pass the tests within 90 days.
Shipyard Competent Person.
OSHA 10-Hour Maritime.
Qualified Forklift Operator, or ability to pass forklift training and testing within 90 days.
Qualified Rigger, or ability to attain qualification within 90 days.
TWIC Card.
Participation in the DOT Random Drug Testing Program.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations with focus.
Desire to learn and progress, and willingness to start from the bottom.
Responsibility, ownership, and proactivity in completing tasks.
Ability to adhere to precise measurements and perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to lift 80 pounds without restriction.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and frequently climb high steps and ladders.
Physical dexterity and strength to operate deck machinery and work on poorly accessible equipment or in confined spaces.
Ability to maintain balance while working at heights and on moving platforms.
Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods.
Adequate hearing and vision.
Tolerance for heat and cold and ability to work in all weather conditions.
Comfort working while exposed to grease, dirt, paint, and water.
Must be able to swim.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and generate welding work plans.
Understand types of metals and work techniques.
Maintain knowledge of vessel joinery and interiors, with the ability to learn, and general familiarity with marine vessel systems.
Manage completion of tasks by the welding labor force.
Communicate work plans and sequencing with the Lead Welder and Project Managers.
Generate welding work plans and material and tooling requests, and manage timely completion of team assignments.
Perform quality control on welding projects.
Participate in interviews and performance evaluations as necessary.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations and support compliance with ABS and USCG standards.
Use welding equipment and related tools to repair, modify, or fabricate parts and equipment to specifications and production schedules.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with procedures, rules, and regulations.