Shipfitter (Repair)

General Dynamics NASSCO; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays and PTO

Wellness coaching

Onsite health services

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com is seeking skilled metal workers for shipboard fabrication and assembly. You will lay out from blueprints, cut and weld structural parts, and operate high-reach equipment to install foundations and members on vessels.

Qualifications include two years on-the-job experience, blueprint reading, ship terminology, and a T-1 FCAW welding certificate (SMAW preferred). Must pass a hands-on assessment and work safely at heights and in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of on the job experience.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, ship terminology and different metals required.
• T-1 welding certificate for FCAW; SMAW optional but recommended.
• Ability to pass hands-on assessment test.
• Must work at heights, in confined spaces, and on any shift.
• Must comprehend written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Lay out work from blueprint.
• Cut, burn, grind, and fit metal structural parts for placement on ship.
• Tack and weld foundation and structural members.
• Operate high reaching equipment (condors, sky climbers, scissors lift).
• Set up tools and equipment at job site; clean up and remove scrap.
• Operate overhead cranes and use rigging equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Ship terminology

Welding knowledge

Metalworking

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinders

Cutting torch

Hand tools

Crane/hoist operations

Sky climbers/condors

Job description

Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

JOB SUMMARY

Assembles, cuts, and grinds metal structural parts to include plates, bulkheads, strong backs, turnbuckles, and come-along. Aligns parts in relation to each other. Tacks and welds foundation and structural members. Performs lay out work according to blueprints or reference lines. Marks location of holes to be drilled, drives wedges and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

Minimum two years of on the job experience, demonstrated knowledge of blueprint reading, ship terminology and different metals required. Good burning, welding and craftsmanship skills. Mechanical ability preferred. T-1 welding certificate required for FCAW (flux core), SMAW (stick) optional but highly recommended. Ability to pass hands on assessment test conducted by NASSCO. Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and on any assigned shift. Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English). Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• Lay out work from blueprint
• 2. Cut, burn, grind, rip out and fit metal structural parts for placement on ship.
• 3. Tack and weld foundation and structural members.
• 4. Operate high reaching equipment including condors, sky climbers, scissors lift.
• 5. Set up tools and equipment at job site. Cleans up and removes scrap to nearest scrap tub.
• 6. Operate overhead cranes and use rigging equipment.
• 7. Other job duties as may be assigned relevant to the trade.

MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDS

Blueprints, welding equipment, grinders, cutting torch, hand tools, come-along, chain hoist, turn buckles, porta power, sky climbers, condors, dock arms, scissors lift and personal protective equipment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Lifting up to 50 lbs. Standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed. Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships. Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions. Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee’s work area.

MARGINAL JOB TASKS

General housekeeping in work areas. May be required to attend safety, quality and/or process improvement meetings.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, gases, various climates and temperatures, and low ventilation conditions, all of which can cause discomfort and/or respiratory difficulties. Exposure to constantly moving machines and mechanical parts and high levels of constant noise.

PAY SCALE

$37.34 - $40.78

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the hourly range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including

• medical & dental insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• flexible spending accounts/HSAs
• life and disability insurance
• company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• wellness coaching
• an onsite health services

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including

• medical & dental insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• flexible spending accounts/HSAs
• life and disability insurance
• company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• wellness coaching
• an onsite health services

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.

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Nearest Major Market: San Diego
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