Senior Shipfitter: Master Structural Weld & Assembly

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

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.