1st Class Shipfitter
Company: Colonna's Shipyard, INC
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
1st Class Shipfitter Purpose:Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a 1st
Class Shipfitter to support our daily operations in Chula Vista,
CA.Job Description:
- Working with presses, floor shaping, forming plates, shaping
from templates, marking symbols, doors, hatches and scuttles,
rolls, presses and blacksmith shop.
- Laying out blueprints and outfitting items.
- Laying out blueprints, checking and fitting materials, tack
welding of various sub-assembly's peculiar to the panel line and
shell area such as decks, bulkheads, side shells.
- Working on ship ways with the erection of units and
installation of structural items.
- Installation of structural outfit items, doors, ladders,
foundations.
- Display effective sequencing of assembly and fitting.
- Complete work assignments correctly using heating torches in
plate heat straightening and shrinkage.
- Complete work adhering to industry codes, regulations, and
specifications.
- Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
- Complete processes using Tack Welding techniques.
- Install simple systems without templates and blueprints.
- Complete Bulkhead, Riveted and deck inserting.
- Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons report
and determine if job sites, particularly those involving
combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Understand and act upon instruction.
- Work independently to complete responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least five
(7) years' experience in shipyard shipfitting repair work.
- Must be willing and capable of performing work on government
and commercial vessels.
- Must have ability to enter and move through manholes to reach
and work internally confined spaces.
- Must be able to Tack Weld and some working knowledge with
stainless steel and aluminum.
- Must have advanced level experience with the use of cutting
torches and heat torches in plate heat- straightening and
shrinkage. Security Requirements:
- Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS
eligible.
- Position requires US Citizenship. Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less. Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and
boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the
specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able
to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature
environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial
conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving
through manholes.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high
heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over
the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts &
man-lifts.
- While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be
required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or
feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and
arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will
work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles
shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the
guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased
and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the
most respected experts in the ship repair industry. Colonna's
Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal
employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless
of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status,
genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status
protected by law. Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a
variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and
future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid
disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as
company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).Salary Range: $62,000
- $72,800 Determination of base salary considers various factors,
including but not limited to: scope of responsibility, candidate's
relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as
well as other business considerations. The company also provides a
variety of benefits to support employees' best health and wellness.
Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with
match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO).
Keywords: Colonna's Shipyard, INC, Chula Vista , 1st Class Shipfitter, Other , Chula Vista, California
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