SHIPFITTER JOURNEYMAN ESR

Fabrication

• Fabricate, form, and fit metal structures to build structural elements of marine vessels during all phases of construction and rebuilds.
• Perform job functions in a variety of environments including fabrication shop, modular jigs, or on finished assembly.
• Layout, cut, form, prepare, and perform final assembly.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools including grinder, level, and tape measure.
• Lay out and build jigs for building modules and superstructures.
• Work from standard and metric engineering drawings.
• Tack and perform minor welding with MiG and Arc Welding processes.
• Use a variety of metal forming equipment such as sheers, band saws, rollers, and possibly press breaks.
• Use Oxygen/Propane cutting torches and plasma cutters.
• Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.
• Always embrace ESR safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping.

Teamwork

• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervisors.
• Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles.
• Other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting start-up work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Shipbuilding or metal working experience in a marine environment (experience as a Shipfitter preferred.)
• Basic Welding Skills (MiG, Tig and Stick welding)
• High School Education or equivalent or vocational education
• Ability to understand and apply basic math skills
• Knowledge of Standard Ship fitting tools and forming equipment including torches, saws, cutting torch, bandsaw, rollers, presses and shears
• Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings and blueprints
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of metal fabrications, preferably in a marine environment
• Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing
• Experience working around heavy machinery
• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights of 60 ft.
• Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.

Skills and Experience

• Skills and experience in aluminum and steel fabrication
• Previous experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair)
• Certification or skills and experience in driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklift or manlifts
• Certification as a Shipyard Competent Person
• Previous experience and/or basic skills in Pipe and Carpentry
• Interest in and aptitude for taking on future crew leadership roles

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Everett Ship Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Everett Ship Repair is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.