Shipfitter

About the role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Performing the duties of a Structural Shipfitter daily.
• Measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming and drilling of assorted materials (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
• Works from Engineering drawings, sketches and written and verbal instructions.
• Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints or other documents.
• Maintains records, forms and logs as required.
• Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are: MIG and TIG welders, manual hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless and electric tools including porta power, come a long, clamps, hammers and mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes and scales.
• Must be capable of handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc.
• Housekeeping of shop and work area (keeping work area neat and clean) daily.
• Must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
• May direct the activities or tasks of helpers, as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming and drilling of assorted materials (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
• Works from Engineering drawings, sketches and written and verbal instructions.
• Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints or other documents.
• Maintains records, forms and logs as required.
• Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are: MIG and TIG welders, manual hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless and electric tools including porta power, come a long, clamps, hammers and mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes and scales.
• Must be capable of handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc.
• Housekeeping of shop and work area (keeping work area neat and clean) daily.
• Must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
• May direct the activities or tasks of helpers, as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 – 3 years of related aluminum/shipyard experience.
• Formal craft training to demonstrate the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly.
• Demonstrated skills based on the results of the fabricating test.
• Must always be safety conscious (wear proper PPE).
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willing to work rotating shifts.
• Able to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator.
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT WorkKeys Certification.
• Must have formal craft training to demonstrate the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly.
• Must have demonstrated skills based on the results of the fabricating test.
• Must always be safety conscious (wear proper PPE).
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willing to work rotating shifts.
• Able to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator.
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules
Education Assistance
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time

Skills

Structural Shipfitter
Aluminum/Shipyard Experience
Formal Craft Training
Safety Consciousness
Written and Verbal Instructions
Basic Computer Skills
Rotating Shifts
Forklift and Overhead Crane Operator Certification
Extended Hours

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Company Information

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System’s Sea Systems business area.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.