SHIPFITTER JOURNEYMAN NBB

About the role

NBBB has been building boats on beautiful Whidbey Island since 1964. We are in Freeland, WA where we produce state-of-the-art vessels, tugs, ferries, fire boats, fishing vessels, barges, dinner boats, along with many other sophisticated ships.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

• 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

• Company funded commuter benefit for riders of the Washington State Ferry System
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs