Marine Shipfitter

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking Marine Shipfitters in Newport News, VA. Responsibilities include fabricating metal parts for ships and aligning them for welding. Successful candidates will possess blueprints reading skills and have OSHA 10 certification. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $24-38/hour, plus benefits including vacation pay, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Vacation Pay

Health insurance

401(k) profit-sharing

Incentive programs

Tool purchase programs

Qualifications

• Able to read blueprints or templates.
• Tools for the trade required.
• Proper PPE must be worn.
• OSHA 10 certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Layout and fabricate metal structural parts for ships.
• Align parts using jacks and turnbuckles.
• Prepare molds for fabrication of non-standard parts.
• Tack weld clips and brackets in place.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Use of hand tools

Knowledge of safety practices

Tools

Welding equipment

Metal fabrication tools

Job description

Overview

Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Marine Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Newport News, VA. Most positions are first shift with a pay range of $24-38/hour based on experience plus Per Diem to qualified Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Marine Shipfitters and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope

• Layout and Fabricate Metal Structural Parts, such as Plates, Bulkheads, and Frames, and Braces them into Position within Hull of Ship for Riveting or Welding
• Lays out Position of Parts on Metal
• Using Scribe and Hand Tools
• Locate and Mark Reference, such as Center, Buttock and Frame Lines
• Position Parts in Hull of Ship, assisted by Rigger
• Aligns Parts in Relation to each other, using Jacks, Turnbuckles, Clips, Wedges, and Mauls
• Marks Location of Holes to be Drilled and Installs Temporary Fasteners to Hold Part in Place for Welding or Riveting
• Installs Packing and Gaskets, Liners and Structural Accessories and Members, such as Doors, Hatches, Brackets and Clips
• Prepare Molds and Templates for Fabrication of Non-Standard Parts
• Tack Weld Clips and Brackets in Place Prior to Permanent Welding
• Roll, Bend, Flange, Cut and Shape Plates, Beams, and other Heavy Metal Parts, using Shop Machinery, such as Plate Rolls, Presses, Bending Brakes and Joggle Machines

Requirements

• Able to Read Blueprints or Templates
• Tools for the Trade
• Proper PPE
• OSHA 10 is required

Qualifications

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan
• Incentive programs
• Tool purchase programs & MORE!

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/