Shipfitter

fmgexternaljobs; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FMG External Jobs is seeking a skilled welder to lay out, position, and weld components per stringent specifications in a climate-controlled shipbuilding environment. The role requires reading blueprints, using precision instruments, and performing cuts with various torches and power tools.

Experience with overhead cranes for rigging, ability to work at heights, and comfort in confined spaces are essential. Join a team dedicated to quality and safety in the heartland manufacturing landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up, troubleshooting, and using weld machines.
• Experience reading blueprints and using the metric system.
• Experience with hand tools and overhead cranes for rigging.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies per specifications.
• Cut work pieces using powered saws, torches, and plasma equipment.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Inspect welds and evaluate quality with gauges and measurements.
• Analyze drawings to plan layouts and welding methods.
• Install or repair decks, bulkheads, and tank linings.

Skills

Welding setup

Blueprint reading

Metric measurements

Hand tools

Overhead crane rigging

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, plum bob, auto level, transit, go-no-go gauge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. Cuts work piece, using powered saws, gas torch, oxi-fuel, and plasma torch. Installs or repairs decks, bulkheads, and tank linings.

Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. Prepare and inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.

Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.

Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.

Welcome to the heart of shipbuilding excellence right here in the heartland! We're the go-to destination for cutting-edge manufacturing enthusiasts who thrive on excitement and innovation. Located in the vibrant Midwest, our climate-controlled facility sets the stage for some of the most thrilling work in the industry and area.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Must be available to work all 4 shifts, and weekends as required.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces.

SKILLS:

• Must have experience setting up, troubleshooting, and utilizing weld machines.
• Must have experience laying out and measuring utilizing the metric system.
• Must have experience working with blueprints.
• Must have experience working with hand tools.
• Must have experience working with overhead cranes to include safe rigging of equipment to be lifted.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.