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Job Summary:

Tradesmen International, Inc. is seeking a skilled Marine Shipfitter to join our team in Newport News, VA. As a Marine Shipfitter, you will be responsible for laying out and fabricating metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and bracing them into position within the hull of a ship for riveting or welding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and bracing them into position within the hull of a ship for riveting or welding
• Position parts in the hull of a ship, assisted by a rigger
• Align parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls
• Mark location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting
• Install packing and gaskets, liners and structural accessories and members, such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips
• Prepare molds and templates for fabrication of non-standard parts
• Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding
• Roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines

Requirements:

• Able to read blueprints or templates
• Tools for the trade
• Proper PPE
• OSHA 10 is preferred

Company Overview:

Tradesmen International, Inc. is one of North America's largest employers of skilled construction craftsmen. We provide unparalleled growth opportunities for our customers and employees and focus on providing these craftsmen reliable work, fair compensation and benefits, opportunities for skill and career growth, as well as safer overall working conditions.