1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter

Position Overview

A 1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter lays out and fabricates metal structural parts and braces them in position within hull of vessel for welding.

Key Responsibilities

• Determines the position of structural components working from blueprints or templates.
• Provides direction to subordinate ship fitters and tack welders.
• Uses blueprints to lay out position of parts on metal.
• Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
• Positions parts in hull of vessel and align parts in relation to each other.
• Marks location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting.
• Installs packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members.
• Tack welds clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
• Bends, flanges, cuts, and shapes plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts.
• Must be able to perform shaping/cutting material with power tools such as skill saw, jig saw, metabo grinders and etc.
• Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to work/climb in elevations greater than 5'.
• Must be able to wear/work a respirator when applicable.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of marine or four (4) years of continuous company experience preferred.

Skills

• Comprehends blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Able to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Accurate in performing the following processes: layout, cutting, measuring, and fitting.