Welder/Shipfitter JM1
About The Position
The Welder/Shipfitter JM1 Fits and Welds fabricated steel components to assemble structural forms in the assembly and production of Navy ship repair and other marine and commercial equipment. Welder/Shipfitter JM1 must possess trade specific tools. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES Operates fabrication shop and machine shop machinery and equipment. Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements Setup welding equipment Fit and Tack parts together in preparation for welding Remove excess slag Perform precise fitting work on components Blueprint reading and interpret weld symbols Welding Running lines and leads Must adhere to a promote ALL company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in Production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment. Ensure that employees assigned with Firewatch duties are in place and ready prior to begin hot work Fill out Job JSA forms
Requirements
- Must be certified in Welding
- Ability to weld in all positions
- Blueprint proficiency
- Ability to troubleshoot major welding equipment problems
- Must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company procedures and policies
- Able to read a tape measure
- Pass Welder Workmanship Training (WWT)
- Able to operate sawzall, 4” & 7” grinders, and various other tools
- Able to use Weld Gauges
- Oxy-Acy torch cutting
- Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of ship repair experience and/or skill set.
- Must be able to speak and understand Basic English
- Must present a valid export document (U.S. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Passport, Passport Card and Permanent Resident Card)
Responsibilities
- Operates fabrication shop and machine shop machinery and equipment.
- Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
- Setup welding equipment
- Fit and Tack parts together in preparation for welding
- Remove excess slag
- Perform precise fitting work on components
- Blueprint reading and interpret weld symbols
- Welding
- Running lines and leads
- Adhere to and promote company safety policies
- Ensure firewatch duties are in place prior to hot work
- Fill out Job JSA forms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
