1st Class Shipfitter

Insight Global • Portsmouth, VA • 2w ago

Job Description

4 - 10 hour shifts Monday- Thursday

Friday is 100% optional and paid overtime

-Repair, modify, install, and dismantle various shipboard hulls, bulkheads, or decks. Design and fabricate fixtures and jigs.

-Report directly to the Assistant Foreman, Supervisor, or Production Lead.

-Understand and follow the PPE Policy.

-Lay out materials using drawings and blueprints before performing cutting and fitting operations.

-Maintain good housekeeping practices, such as turning off machines when not in use, properly disposing of waste, and keeping the work area clean.

-Follow all requirements of the Quality Assurance Manual when invoked by the QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), -Work Instructions (WI), or other management guidance.

Identify and notify the Supervisor of unsatisfactory conditions during production operations.

-Read and understand complex terminology, blueprints, drawings, and schematics to plan installations.

-Fabricate and install fixtures, jigs, supports, and targets to close tolerances, ensuring the finish requirements of the drawings are met.

-Determine fit-up requirements for a wide range of structural components according to applicable technical drawings, manuals, and instructions.

-Determine size and material requirements.

-Ensure control and assume responsibility for Contractor (CFM) and Government (GFM) furnished materials.

-Use layout tools such as tool scales, squares, combination squares, and trammel points.

-Understand the fitting of structural components using dogs, wedges, strong-backs, etc.

-Strictly adhere to safety and quality standards, maintain good housekeeping habits, and demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and reading skills.

-Possess basic computer skills.

-Be willing to travel and work overtime as required.

-Provide mentoring to junior craftsmen.

-Perform work outside of specific trade skills as required.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Work Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Shipfitter, or completion of an accredited Apprenticeship Program or possession of a Journeyman Certificate, which can be accepted in lieu of work experience.

-MUST HAVE NEW CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

-Proficient in setting up and operating various portable and hand tools used in the trade, including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel equipment.

-Advanced knowledge of shipboard plate systems (hull, deck, bulkhead), including repair and installation practices, procedures, alignments, and material requirements. Skilled in blueprint reading and interpretation, and familiar with MILSPEC requirements.

-Ability to fit structural components to meet tolerance requirements.

-Possess Tack and Fillet Weld qualifications (FCAW/SMAW).

-Must be able to obtain access to military bases and various government facilities.

Must have reliable transportation

Required Equipment:

Steel toe boots

Long pants

Physical Demands:

Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in the elements and noisy conditions. Occasional lifting to 50+ pounds. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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