Sr Shipfitter
New Orleans, LA - USA
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Job Summary
Qualifications
Minimum of 3-5 years of related aluminum/shipyard experience
Demonstrated the ability to read blueprints engineering drawings and sketches layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly.
Demonstrated skills based on the results of the written fabricating assessment.
Must be able to obtain Tack Weld Certification.
Must always be safety conscious (wear proper PPE).
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
- Ability to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator.
- Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work
- Basic math reading and comprehension skills.
- Note: Level will be determined based on relevant experience scope of role skills and any on site assessments performed during the interview process.
Education Requirements:
- Must have high school diploma GED or equivalent certificate or bronze level (or higher) forACT WorkKeys Certification.
Similar roles may include:
- Carpenter construction apprentice or laborer shop hand or technician pipe fitter welder fabricator tacker rig hand sheet metal installer electrician apprentice.
Essential Physical Demand Requirements:
Physical demands described have been validated by on-site job analysis. They are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this job. The following information is a synopsis of key physical demand requirements determined from a detailed job analysis:
Postural: Must have the ability to move extremities and spine throughout a sufficient range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level. Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required.
Dexterity: Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.
Cardiorespiratory Demand: Must have sufficient cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to performmediumwork involving constant standing and walking material handling and performing work in a hot humid environment.
General Physical Activities: Include standing walking sitting stooping kneeling squatting body twisting sense of touch manual dexterity speaking clearly seeing distant/reading reaching hearing depth perception color vision lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing ladders climbing stairs and balancing.
Physical Demand Level - Medium: Must be able to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of be required to lift up to 35 pounds for a single person lift and up to 70 pounds team lift
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- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave
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We believe people should love what they do in this role you will be responsible for:
Performing the duties of a Senior Structural Fitter/Shipfitter daily.
Job duties include but are not limited to measuring laying out cutting grinding forming drilling assembling aligning troubleshooting andrepairing assorted structures (aluminum steel stainless gasket rubber screen etc.).
Must be an independent worker focused on accurate first-time completion efficient and on-time task execution and capable of trainingothers.
Works from Engineering drawings sketches and written and verbal instructions.
Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions blueprints or other documents.
Maintains records forms and logs as required.
Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are: MIG welders manual hand tools mechanical pneumatic cordless and electric tools
including porta power come-a-long clamps hammers and mauls gougers grinders saws band saws drills tapes and scales.
Must be capable of handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol cleaning solvents cutting oil tool oil etc.
Housekeeping of shop and work area (keeping work area neat and clean) daily.
Must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
May direct the activities or tasks of others as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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