Ship Fitter

Open Date 6/27/2024 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Description AMP United LLC: Shipwright Job Title: Ship Fitter Company: AMP United LLC Company Overview AMP United is a TURNKEY preservation contractor. We possess the qualifications, certifications, personnel, and experience to accomplish large-scale industrial preservation (surface preparation and coating application) and associated scaffolding and containment requirements. With personnel located throughout Virginia, California (including Alameda), New Hampshire, Bremerton (WA), and Hawaii, AMP United is strategically positioned and has the resources to serve our client's needs. Want to learn more? Visit us ampunited.com Responsibilites: Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.Verify conformance of work-pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. Tack-weld fitted parts together. Lay out and examine metal stock or work-pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met. Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers. Locate and mark work-piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications. Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting. Requirements: Physically able to perform the essential functions of the job without accommodation. Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE - Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses W/Tinted Lenses, Hardhat, Respirator, Hearing Protection). Ability to lift and/or carry equipment/objects greater than 50lbs. Familiar with typical environment found in the shipyard and ship repair industry. Benefits & Perks: Competetive pay and benefits package available. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.