Plate Fitter 1st Class

Gulf Copper and Manufacturing; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled individuals for a hands-on role in maritime manufacturing. This position involves interpreting blueprints, fabricating metal structures, and ensuring quality control on various components of ships. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, with additional technical training preferred, and possess strong mathematical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the quality and safety of maritime operations. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in the maritime sector.

Benefits

401(k)

Group Health & Dental Plan

Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life & Voluntary Life Insurance

Holiday & Vacation Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical school certificate preferred.
• Experience in marine/industrial plate/structural fitting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and fabricate metal structural parts for ships.
• Perform quality control checks and ensure material compatibility.
• Safely operate hand and power tools for metal fabrication.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Quality Control

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Certificate

Tools

Cutting Torch

Squares

Levels

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Must have a basic understanding of mathematics and be able to perform operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, as well as work fractions.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and perform layouts and fabricate metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding.
• Quality Control: before using verify material compatibility with specifications.
• Lays out position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.
• Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
• Positions parts in hull of ship, assisted by Rigger.
• Align 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.
• Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members, such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips.
• May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torches.
• May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
• May 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.
• Safely and efficiently use various hand, power and cutting tools.
• Be able to use large machinery such as a metal shear, metal brake and band saw.

Hourly Rate: $26-$28

Benefits

• 401 (k)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short -& Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• Must be able to pass a hands-on test when applicable and/or marine/industrial plate/structural fitting experience:
• 1st Class: 3-5 years
• 2nd Class: 1-3 years

Working Conditions

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.
• Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE.
• Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.
• Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment.
• Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
• Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.
• Must be able to stand and operate equipment for up to four continuous hours.
• The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.

Necessary Equipment Operation

• Cutting Torch
• Squares
• Levels
• Hand and Power Tools

Special Skills

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Perform basic mathematical functions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values and safety program.

It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of appropriate regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those regulations, policies and procedures.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Maritime Transportation