Shipfitter

RadNet, Inc.; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RadNet, Inc. is seeking a skilled welder to join our shipbuilding manufacturing team in Wisconsin. You will lay out, position, and weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, following blueprints and specifications to ensure strong, precise joints.

The role requires experience with weld machines, blueprints, hand tools, metric measurements, and safe rigging around overhead cranes. You must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces on multiple shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Cuts work piece with powered saws, torchs, and cutting tools.
• Installs or repairs decks, bulkheads, and tank linings.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts using tools and torches.
• Analyzes drawings to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.

Skills

Weld machines setup/troubleshooting

Layout & measurement (metric)

Blueprints reading

Hand tools experience

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.

Requirements

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.