Shipfitter

Job Description:
**STEEL SHIPFITTERS**

**Skills/Qualifications: LEARNER**

Must have a set of basic tools needed for trade (crescent wrench, striker, tape or ruler)

Must have knowledge of tools and some mechanical ability

Must be able to read a tape or ruler

Learning the terminology used for tools and vessels

Have all required PPE and understand all safety regulations

Have a position attitude and good attendance.

**CLASS C**

Same as learner plus the following; Ability to layout simple plate dimensions

Have some hand tools and knowledge for their use

Ability to fit simple steel jobs with supervision

Able to finish burn in flat position

Learn how to wash burn

Learn how to use heating torch

Help meet production schedules through team work

**CLASS B**

Same as Class C plus the following;
Learn how to pick-up and layout simple plate dimensions

Learn how to template, cut out and fit simple shapes

Have own tools and proficient in their use

Able to read simple drawings

Learn how to finish burn in all positions

Can Tack weld proficiently

**CLASS A**

Same as Class B plus the following

Hand bevel plate

Use track torch

Fit steel safely and accurately in all positions

Lay out, template and form basic shapes

Ability to hand burn neatly

Able to read simple blue prints

**CLASS AA**

Same as Class A in an expedited manner plus the following:
Able to pick-up and lay out all plates

Able to use plasma torch

Ability to make templates

Can work from simple sketches and blue prints

Able to work with mínimal supervision

**CLASS AAA**

Meet all requirements for Class AA in an expedited manner, plus the following;
Knowledge of structural blue prints

Able to assist with break and rolls

Able to make roll sets

General knowledge of other crafts and how to coordinate with them

Ability to supervise a small crew

Able to work independently with only the job specifications as a guide

**Master Craftsman**:
Meet all of the requirements for Class AAA plus the following:
Minimum 10 years experience

Able to roll and break plate

Able to build structure from blueprints and job specification without assistance

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE No standard has been identified.**

**LANGUAGE SKILLS**

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations before customers, clients, or employees of organization.

**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**

Skills required for AA and AAA Class, plus ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measures, whole numbers, common fractions and decimals in U.S. and metric conversions.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**

ABS and USCG certified.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl in the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may be required to climb or balance above a height of 5 feet in the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee should test in the acceptable range for vision, hearing, and respiratory functions.

Specific physical requirements include the following: Ability to lift 50-75 pounds on a consistent daily basis; Ability to bend, stoop, climb aboard ships;
Ability to work in small, tight, confined spaces of no more than 14 inches by 14 inches;
Ability to work above ground at heights of a minimum 50 feet aloft and/or working from scaffolding and/or man-lifts while working with machinery;
Ability to withstand extreme heat in outside climate or confined spaces;
Physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards;
Ability to stand for a minimum of 2 hours while conducting regular work duties; Ability to respond to voice commands and audible alarms.

Must be able to wear a respirator in the performance of their duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform essential job duties.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The characteristics described here are representative of the typical work conditions while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment mitigates risks associated with these conditions.

Must be able to work in confined, small, tight spaces in the performance of regular job duties.

**SAFETY**

Must comply with company, federal, state and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Pay: $23.10 - $27.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Hea