Shipfitter A 1625 Position Available In Jackson, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Shipfitter A 1625 position in Pascagoula, MS involves preparing structural metal components, laying out and fabricating metal structural parts within a vessel's hull for riveting and welding. Duties include working from blueprints, positioning parts, aligning components, marking hole locations, tack welding, and shaping metal parts. Proficiency in blueprint interpretation and prior shipfitter experience is preferred. Operating a cutting torch and tack welding skills are desirable. VT Halter Marine is an EOE/AAP Employer.
Job Description
Job Title:
Shipfitter ALocation:
Pascagoula, MSGENERAL
FUNCTION
The Shipfitter is responsible for surface preparation of structural metal components, as well as the layout and fabrication of metal structural parts within the hull of a vessel for riveting and welding.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties represent the general nature of the work but are not exhaustive:
Work from blueprints or templates to lay out the position of parts on metal using a scribe and hand tools.
Locate and mark reference lines.
Position parts in the hull of the vessel with assistance from a Tacker or Helper.
Align parts in relation to each other using jacks, come-a-longs, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
Mark the location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting.
Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding when necessary.
Bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts using the equipment mentioned above.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
Prior experience as a shipfitter is preferred.
Ability to operate a cutting torch and tack weld is highly desirable.
VT Halter Marine is an EOE/AAP Employer.
