Fitter Welder - Associate 4 Swing Shift - 104

Essential Functions And Major Responsibilities

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints, i.e., form, shape, fit, and weld on vessels.
• Researches and suggests solutions to conditions requiring comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs).
• Performs burning and effectively uses scarfing tip for cleanup, bevel parts, etc.
• Performs Arc welding - SMAW, FCAW, GMAW.
• Performs carbon arc gouging for weld preparation and cleanup.
• Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools.
• Carefully coordinates the performance and completion of job specifications.
• Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply, including fractions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
• Ability to do square footage and weight calculations if required.

Education And/Or Experience

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 2-6 years relevant work experience.
• Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Welder - Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.
• Four-hour fire watch certification.
• HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching, handling/grasping, fingering/feeling, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying.
• Talking, hearing, vision, depth perception, color vision, field of vision.
• Interpersonal Contacts: Interaction/communication with others: Frequently interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation. May work with several individuals in a confined space. Works alone/independently: Frequently works in the presence of other individuals performing duties. Directs/supervises others: Not Required.
• Repetitive work: Work is similar on a day-to-day basis.
• Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
• Flexibility: May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.
• Other mental/psychological demands: Works in a noisy environment and works at heights.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, comealong, chainfall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, automatic multihead burning machine, hydraulic press and punch, large and small plate rolls, carbon saw, large surface slab for securing fabrication, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of hand tools.
• Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.