Shipfitter Lead, 1st Step

Marine Hydraulics International, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Hydraulics International, Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks an experienced Shipfitter Supervisor to lead shipfitting teams, plan fabrication work, and ensure safety and quality in hull fabrication.

The role requires extensive knowledge of shipfitting practices and the ability to coordinate across departments. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, mentoring staff, coordinating with customers, and enforcing OSHA guidelines on site.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets work specifications and blueprints.
• Expert knowledge of tools, equipment and machining processes of shipfitting trade.
• Ability to work effectively with others and be reliable.
• Must gain access to all bases and shipyards (badges).
• Knowledge of NavSeaSTD items and MIL-STD-1689, MIL STD 22D, ABS rules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise Shipfitting teams across multiple jobsites, assign daily tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specs, manuals, and design sketches for shipfitting.
• Identify manning and material requirements and coordinate with other trades.
• Submit and respond to reports related to job performance.
• Coordinate with supervisors, project teams, and customers for safe, efficient work.
• Coordinate with other departments for scheduling and job completion.
• Mentor junior personnel and provide guidance.
• Oversee timecard process and ensure correct billing.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA and safety guidelines.
• Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts within ship hull for riveting/welding.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance.
• Troubleshoot shipfitting and fabrication processes and equipment; notify supervisor of issues.
• Replace for Assistant Superintendent as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or Vocational training

Job description

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Full Time Regular 9-FT Hrly NE-Prod Norfolk, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1849

JOB SUMMARY: Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in laying out and fabricating metal structural parts and bracing them in position within hull of ship for welding. Assigns work and oversees the work product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan and supervise the work of the Shipfitting teams (Specialists, 1st-3rd Class shipfitters, Handyman, Helper) across multiple jobsites, assigns work daily, and ensures proper and safe work methods are used.

2. Reads and interprets work specifications, blueprints, technical manuals and design sketches to determine appropriate shipfitting process.

3. Identifies manning and material requirements to accomplish tasks and coordinates with other trades. Ensures shipfitting crew has equipment needed and that it is in good working order.

4. Submits and responds to appropriate reports associated with job performance.

5. Coordinates with supervisors, project teams, and customers to ensure all work is planned and performed safely and efficiently.

6. Coordinates with other departments for scheduling and job accomplishment.

7. Assists, guides and demonstrates good marine practices and helps with training.

8. Provides guidance and mentorship to junior personnel via direct contact and employee evaluation.

9. Ensures strict adherence to all OSHA and safety guidelines.

10. Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts and braces them in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding.

11. Inspects completed work.

12. Conduct advanced troubleshooting of shipfitting and fabrication processes and equipment using technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics. Updates supervisor.

13. Notifies supervisor of any safety or equipment issues.

14. Oversee timecard process for assigned crew and ensures time charged to correct accounts.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Mentors less experienced shipfitters

2. Fill in for Assistant Superintendent as needed.

3. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Technical or Vocation School training

3. Must have ten plus years of experience as a shipfitter.

5. Must have expert knowledge of tools, equipment and machining processes of shipfitting trade.

6. High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.

7. Must be able to work effectively with others.

8. Must be steady, reliable worker.

9. Must be able to gain access to all bases and shipyards: Must be able to get Badges.

10. Must have knowledge of NavSea STD Items.

11. Must have knowledge of Mil- STD-1689, Mil STD 22D, ABS Rules and regulations.

12. Knowledge of both Shipfitting and Sheetmetal Work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to outdoor conditions (hot/cold) and intermittent sounds at a level sufficient to cause hearing loss or fatigue. The physical requirements include ability to stand, crouch, stoop and climb ladders, occasional lifting and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs., motor coordination skills. Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more with or without corrective lenses.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements of criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Marine Hydraulics International, Inc. is an at will employer.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements of criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Marine Hydraulics International, Inc. is an at will employer. EOE/Disability/Vet