Shipfitter 1/Class

Fairlead Precision Manufacturing & Integration, Llc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 37,291 - 55,944; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. is seeking an experienced shipfitter to repair, modify, install and dismantle shipboard hulls, bulkheads and decks at its Portsmouth, VA facility. You will read blueprints, lay out materials, and fabricate fixtures supporting close tolerances.

Requires 5+ years of shipfitter experience or accredited apprenticeship, ability to travel and work overtime, and capable leadership to mentor junior craftsmen. Safety and PPE adherence essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of shipfitter experience or completion of an accredited Apprenticeship Program/Journeyman Certificate.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, MILSPEC requirements, and technical data.
• Experience with setup and operation of portable tools and hand tools used in shipfitting (plasma cutting, oxy/fuel).
• Must be able to fit structural components to tolerance requirements and lead a crew.
• Demonstrates safe fitting style and adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, installs, and dismantles shipboard hulls, bulkheads, or decks.
• Reads and understands drawings and schematics to plan installation.
• Fabricates and installs fixtures, jigs, supports, and targets to close tolerances.
• Leads day-to-day crew operations and can act as supervisor when required.
• Mentors junior craftsmen and ensures QA and safety compliance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team management

Troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Education

Apprenticeship Program

Journeyman Certificate

Tools

Plasma cutting

Oxy/fuel

Layout tools

Squares

Trammel points

Job description

201 WAVY - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704 US (Primary)

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, installs, and dismantles various shipboard hulls, bulkheads, or decks
• Designs and fabricates fixtures and jigs
• Reports directly to the Assistant Foreman/Supervisor/Production Lead
• Understands and follows PPE Policy
• Lays out material utilizing drawings and blueprints prior to performing cutting/fitting operations
• Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
• Ensures all tools listed on the "Required Tools List" are available for use within 2 weeks of employment
• Ensures that all requirements of the Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and/or other guidance given by management
• Identifies and notifies the Supervisor of unsatisfactory conditions during the production operation
• Reads and understands complex terminology, blueprints, drawings, and schematics to plan installation
• Fabricates and installs fixtures, jigs, supports, and targets to close tolerances ensuring finish requirements of the drawings are achieved
• Determines fit-up requirements for a wide range of structural components in accordance with applicable technical drawings, manuals, and instructions
• Determines size and material requirements
• Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Contractor (CFM) and Government (GFM) furnished materials
• Ability to use layout tools such as tool scales, squares, combination squares, trammel points
• Understands fitting of structural components using dogs, wedges, strong-backs, etc.
• Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading
• Possesses basic computer skills
• Travel and overtime are required
• Will provide mentoring to junior craftsman
• Work outside specific trade skill as required

Qualifications

• Work Experience: Minimum 5+ years of Shipfitter experience, or graduation from accredited
• Apprenticeship Program or Journeyman Certificate accepted in lieu of work experience
• Understands and performs the setup, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel
• Has advanced knowledge of the following: shipboard plate (hull, deck, bulkhead) systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments, and material requirements), blueprint reading and interpretation, MILSPEC requirements
• Must be able to fit structural components to tolerance requirements
• Must have Tack and Fillet Weld qualifications (FCAW/SMAW)
• Must have the ability to gain access to military bases and various government facilities
• Understands the proper use of fitting gear and safe techniques
• Demonstrates a safe and proficient fitting style
• Is punctual, reliable and willing to work early or late however the schedule determines
• Is willing to work at various locations
• Can lead the crew in the day-to-day operations
• Can act as the supervisor when called upon
• Can solve problems and make decisions that keep the crew safe and proficient
• Has a teachable spirit and is eager to learn new challenges
• Has a clear understanding of TDP's and technical data
• Communicates in a professional manner befitting the Fairlead way
• Has the ability to operate forklifts and manlifts
• Has fall protection training
• Has a minimum of 5 years' experience as a fitter

ADA Notifications

Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in noisy conditions.

$27.07 - $40.61

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and affirmatively action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).