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Key Responsibilities
Proficient welder with the capability of operating TIG, MIG, and Oxy Acetylene welding equipment and common shop tools such as grinders, sanders and hydraulic straightening equipment. Must be able to train Welder I.
Proficient at reading and understanding engineering drawings.
Advanced capability for using measuring equipment (tape measure, framing square, straight edge, calipers, laser level).
Advanced capability for using shop measuring equipment, engineering drawings and cutting equipment to cut stock (tubing, angle iron, channel iron, flat bar, etc.) for welded miscellaneous assemblies and frame assemblies.
Proficient capability for fabricating simple miscellaneous welded assemblies and simple frame assemblies.
Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss. Conforms to departmental safety requirements.
Functional Knowledge
Has developed analytical skills and application of scientific methods to perform a variety of activities
Business Expertise
Has good understanding of how the team integrates with others
Leadership
Has no supervisory responsibilities
Problem Solving
Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established operating procedures and/or scientific methods
Impact
Impacts the quality of own work
Interpersonal Skills
Uses communication skills to exchange of information
Hull Division is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Full job description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts, for example plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding
Lay out blueprints, checking and fitting materials, tack welding of small assemblies, aluminum and steel foundations and outfitting items
Lay out position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.
Position parts in hull of ship, assisted by a rigger
Mark location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting. Installs packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members, for example doors, hatches, brackets, and clips.
Install structural outfit items, doors, ladders, foundations
Align parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
Prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts
Shop and field fabrication
Adhere to industry codes, regulations and specifications
Tack welding
Install simple systems without templates and blueprints
Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons reports and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work
Other duties as assigned
Understand and act upon instruction
Work independently to complete responsibilities
Must have regular, reliable attendance
TOOL REQUIREMENTS:
Trade associated tools are expected to be provided and maintained by the employee.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Shipboard Shipfitting experience required
· Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the Shipfitting trade
· Must be able to work effectively with others
· Must be able to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches includes weld symbols, material types, datum, and reference lines.
· Ability to use Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute work
· Ability to use Molded Lines and Ship Reference Lines to execute required work
· Ability to Erect, Set, and Makeup Complex-shaped Shell Plates
· Ability to Erect, Set, and Makeup Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinals, trunks, etc.
· Ability to Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations and Install Miscellaneous and Complex Foundations
· Familiar with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, dirt, fumes, gases, smoke, and confined spaces.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:
Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Climb, Reach, Push and Pull, Stoop, Crawl, Kneel, Balance, Lift and Carry various objects and equipment
Use hands to handle and control objects and/or tools
Work in confined spaces such as boilers, tanks and voids
Access areas of facility and vessels by inclined and vertical ladders
Hear, talk, and smell
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: TBD
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday (weekend when needed)
Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
Norfolk, VA (Preferred)
Portsmouth, VA
Work Location: In person
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Duties and responsibilities
(Duties and responsibilities, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)
1. Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude
2. Fitters build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship
3. Fitters are expected to climb and work in high areas or crawl and work in cramped confine spaces and perform tasks with all kinds of working conditions in-between
4. will apply their skills in the shops, platens, dry-docks and onboard ships in support of, ship repair and ship overhauls
5. Performs safe and effective use of craft related tools and equipment, including but not limited to: millers, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws all, come along and chain falls etc.
6. Obtain GMAW ABS ‘B’ Class Weld Certification for aluminum applications.
7. Performs basic layout of plates, materials and weldments using basic engineering sketches, drawings, and diagrams with minimal supervision.
8. Performs shipfitting functions such as but not limited to fit up of structure, cutting, sniping, sanding, grinding, prepping, tacking and the fit up of plates with minimum supervision.
9. Performs fitting operations with limited supervision using standard shipfitting equipment to accomplish fabrication and ship repair duties.
10. Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations.
11. Must be willing to work with and train lower-skilled workers.
12. Knowledge in burning basic use of torch/light torch); make up plating (align, fit) and knowledge of plating material (CuNi- Copper nickel, Aluminum, stainless steel) ; blueprint (reading, interpret) including sketching; tack welding; portable plasma arc; lay out access cuts and inserts; tank inspections/testing; certifications in SMAW, FCAW or FCA
13. Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
14. Plans details of working procedures and tools and material requirements.
15. Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, and tack welding various metals.
16. Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts.
17. Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
18. May be assigned to dismantle or cut up obsolete machinery, setting aside parts for scrap dealer.
Competencies
1. Technical Capacity.
2. Communication Proficiency.
3. Problem Solving/Analysis.
4. Initiative.
5. Results Driven.
6. Thoroughness.
Work Environment
Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and to vibration.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position periodically requires long hours and weekend work. Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function and a prerequisite to perform other essential functions of the position.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although periodic out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
1. High school degree or equivalent.
Preferred Education or Experience
Education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with the business necessity.
1. Experience in a Shipyard/ Military setting.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
• None
AAP/EEO Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and continues to be, a fundamental principle at Lyon Shipyard, Inc. It is the company's policy that opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or any other category protected under state or local law. This policy applies to employees and applicants and to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, and treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and termination of employment.
Hull Division is proud to be a drug free workplace.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
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Hull Division is currently looking for Firewatch/Helpers for LONG TERM/ TEMP TO HIRE ASSIGNMENTS! We also provide training to individuals that are successfully complete their onboarding!
If you feel you qualify for the positions, please feel free to contact us at the office at 251-382-3722 or fill out an application.
Responsible for protecting the Hot Work Operator, all affected personnel, and equipment from harm during Hot Work operations of Naval vessels under repair.
No other duties are to be performed while posted as a Firewatch
Check that the Hot Work Permit is valid, sign the Hot Work ticket, review the specific type of work and precautions described, and maintain the conditions and requirements stated on the safety permit.
Follow all direction as given in the Firewatch training.
Make sure that the area is free from combustibles or protected if closer than 35 ft to the hot work when it cannot be removed.
Maintain visual of area to ensure that sparks and bits of molten metal that fly into the surrounding area do not smolder.
Continuous watching for sparks during and after the cutting or welding metal.
Report any incipient fires and/or discharge of fire extinguisher
Stop operations during any hazardous condition
Must be physically capable of discharging a fire extinguisher and utilizing it according to proper method.Must not be afraid of heights or confined spaces.
Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs. regularly.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, military status, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: TBD
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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