Shipfitter

Delphinus Engineering, Inc.; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 30,527 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health program

Company paid Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Delphinus Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Shipfitter in Chula Vista, California. The primary responsibilities include fabricating templates and ensuring structural integrity during welding processes. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of shipfitting experience, and basic computer skills. The position offers a wage range from $22.16 to $34.00, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Applicants must pass a background check and obtain necessary security clearances.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to read and understand material safety data sheets.
• Ability to follow safety procedures is essential.
• 1+ years of experience in the shipfitting trade is required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate templates for bending and shaping ship structures.
• Assist with measurements and layout of templates.
• Perform pre and post weld checks.
• Maintain cleanliness of worksite.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Basic computer skills

Following safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

1+ years of experience in shipfitting

Tools

General Hand Tools

Job description

Description

Shipfitters are responsible for the layout, fabrication, and installation of structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames. Shipfitters brace structures in position for welding. Shipfitters prepare templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.

Responsibilities

• Helps fabricate template for bending/shaping ship structures, frames, bulkheads, and braces.
• Assists with measurements, layout, and cutting of templates.
• Completes pre and post weld checks.
• Performs chipping, beveling, grinding and cleaning of surfaces to be welded using power and hand tools.
• Performs housekeeping efforts to maintain cleanliness of the worksite.
• Delivers materials as required.
• Performs duties as Fire Watch.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Employees may be required to travel for work to other locations.

Qualifications

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• This position requires 1+ years of experience in the shipfitting trade.
• Apprentice school or trade school not required, but preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.

Equipment

• General Hand Tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities

• Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
• Able to follow safety procedures.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working on a ship. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Wage Range

$22.16 - $34.00

Benefits

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

Req Number SKI-26-00033

EEO Statement

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.