Shipfitter

Company: Aerotek
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Equivalent ExperienceDescription:Positions, aligns, fits, and welds parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand toolsVerifies conformance of work-pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapesTack-welds fitted parts togetherLays out and examines metal stock or work-pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are metAligns and fits parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammersLocates and marks work-piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specificationsPositions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or rivetingStudies engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequencesMoves parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranesSets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal componentsPerforms other duties as assignedSkills:shipfitter, ship fitter, tack, lay out, navy, hull technician, hull, torches, Blueprint, Ship fitter, Shipbuilding, Shipyard, Tack, Weld, Welding, Tack weld, FittingTop Skills Details:shipfitterweldertack weldAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Approximately 4 or more years of experience laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting parts of structural metal products with the use of regular supervision and while always adhering to industry safety standards.Must be able to obtain a DBIDsMeasures, templates, cuts, grinds components for foundations and other structural membersEfficient use of material to prevent wasteAdvanced use of cutting equipment (Plasma Cutter and Oxy/Fuel Torch)Advanced reading, interpreting of blueprints (successful identification of material types, parts, references, applicable views/details)Advanced use of temporary attachmentsAdvanced understanding of weld joint design (full and partial penetration welds, chamfers, and bevels)Advanced skill in installation and removal of fasteners and rivetsCorrectly identifies base material types and thicknessesAdvanced level tack welder in common shipboard positions (overhead, vertical, horizontal)Intermediate tack welding in uncommon/ limited access positions (mirror, confined, heavy interferences)Expert to Advanced understanding of fitting operations (coping, straightening, carbon arcing)Advanced knowledge of Erect and Set principles (identification/use of extra material, set to lines, etc.)Advanced understanding of material fabricationRecognizes tooling needs (Which tool to use for which application)Able to solve job issues without need for Supervisory approvalAbility to read fit up/alignments measuring devices (rulers/tape, levels, bobs, squares, etc.)Advanced use of power tools (grinders, reciprocating saws, drills etc.)Advanced use of hand tools (hammers, punches, clamps, etc.)Correct set up of tools prior to use (running lines, drop tests, etc.)Knowledge of power tool safety, (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points)Advanced use of positioning equipment (dogs/wedges, rams, saddles)Advanced knowledge of shipExperience Level:Expert LevelAbout Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing-- Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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