Advanced Shipfitter (Multi-Pass Tack & Burn) (Non-Local)

Torrey Holistics; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News, VA – One-year contract for a commercial/naval Shipfitter with a daily per diem of $140. Four years of shipfitting experience required; skilled in multi-pass tack welding, oxy-fuel torches, and reading complex drawings.

Responsibilities include fabricating and assembling hull components, interpreting work packages and drawings, and maintaining quality and safety in a demanding shipyard environment. Potential extension or conversion to full-time may be available.

Qualifications

• Four years of commercial/naval shipfitting experience.
• Ability to comprehend complex structural drawings and weld symbols.
• Ability to read fractional dimensions with a ruler.
• Ability to fabricate and assemble per specifications in a quality manner.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations in shipbuilding.
• Able to use vibratory tools (grinders, needle guns).
• Ability to plan work from Work Packages and Drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-pass tack welding per project specifications.
• Interpret ship drawings and weld symbols for accurate fabrication.
• Lay out parts and assemble hull components such as shells, decks, bulkheads, and longitudinals.
• Work in a physically demanding shipyard environment.
• Follow safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Multi-Pass Tack Welding

Oxy-Acetylene/Torch Welding

Reading complex drawings

Fabrication/layout

Shipyard safety awareness

Use of hand tools ( grinders )

Ship fitting and assembly

Molded/ship reference lines

Decks/bulkheads/longitudinals erection

Weld symbols interpretation

Air Carbon Arc Gouging

Tools

SMAW welding equipment

Oxygen/Propane torches

Job description

Location: Newport News, VirginiaPer Diem: $140 per day**Duration: **1 year contract, potential to be eligibile to extend another year or convert full time.**Experience: **Four years of commercial/naval experience as a first class Shipfitter.**Required Skills: **1. Multi-Pass Tack Welding. 2. Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch. 3. Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch. 4. Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum and reference lines. 5. Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler. 6. Ability to layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly. 7. Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner. 8. Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.). 9. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry. 10. Use vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns). 11. Air Carbon Arc Gouging. 12. Ability to use Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute work. 13. Ability to use Molded Lines and Ship Reference Lines to execute required work. 14. Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Complex-shaped Shell Plates. 15. Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinals, trunks, etc:, 16. Ability to Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations, Ability to Install Miscellaneous and Complex Foundations.**Optional Skills: **1. Rigger/Material Handling 2. Optical instrument experience (Level, Transit) 3. Shipwright / Erect & Set experience. 4. Tank Testing 5. Mobile equipment operation (JLG, Scissor Lift, etc.)Tack Welding Qualification: All Shipfitters will be required to pass a Multi-Pass Tack Welder Qualification Test upon reporting for the first day of work.This test will be: A. Using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process. B. With MIL-10718-M (A-5A) Filler Metal of MIL-E-22200/1. C. In both the Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions.The following testing will be required: A. Multi-Pass Tack Weld consisting of: • One (1) hour practice • One (1) hour Vertical test • One (1) hour Overhead test B. Visual Inspection of Weld Level I • Six (6) hours.