Sr 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 Senior Structural Fitter/Shipfitter daily.
• Job duties include but are not limited to measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming, drilling, assembling, aligning, troubleshooting and repairing assorted structures (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
• Maintaining records, forms, and logs as required.
• Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are: MIG 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.
• Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints, or other documents.
• May direct the activities or tasks of others, as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Performing the duties of a Senior Structural Fitter/Shipfitter daily.

• Measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming, drilling, assembling, aligning, troubleshooting and repairing assorted structures (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
• Maintaining records, forms, and logs as required.
• Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are: MIG 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.
• Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints, or other documents.
• May direct the activities or tasks of others, as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of related aluminum/shipyard experience.
• Demonstrated the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly.
• Demonstrated skills based on the results of the written fabricating assessment.
• Must be able to obtain Tack Weld Certification.
• 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.
• Basic math, reading and comprehension skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT WorkKeys Certification.
• Similar roles may include Carpenter, construction apprentice or laborer, shop hand or technician, pipe fitter, welder, fabricator, tacker, rig hand, sheet metal installer, electrician apprentice.

Benefits

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace.

• 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

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.