Advance Shipfitters at Trade Team

Advance Shipfitters

Compensation: $45.00 Plus $120.00 PD

Experience

Four or more years of commercial or naval experience as a first-class Shipfitter.

Required Skills

1. Multi-Pass Tack Welding:
   • Utilization of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process.
   • Application of MIL-10718-M (A-5A) Filler Metal of MIL-E-22200/1.
   • Execution in both the Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions.
2. Burning: Proficiency with Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch.
3. Heating: Proficiency with Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch.
4. Comprehension: Ability to understand complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches, including weld symbols, material types, datum, and reference lines.
5. Measurement: Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions using a ruler.
6. Layout: Ability to layout piece parts for fabrication and assembly.
7. Assembly: Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner.
8. Physical Demands: Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.).
9. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with OSHA regulations relevant to the shipbuilding industry.
10. Tool Usage: Proficiency in using vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns).
11. Gouging: Proficiency in Air Carbon Arc Gouging.
12. Work Planning: Ability to utilize Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute work.
13. Execution: Ability to use Molded Lines and Ship Reference Lines to execute required work.
14. Complex Assembly: Ability to Erect, Set, and Makeup Complex-shaped Shell Plates.
15. Structural Assembly: Ability to Erect, Set, and Makeup Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinals, trunks, etc.
16. Installation: Ability to Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations, as well as Install Miscellaneous and Complex Foundations.

Application Process

Please send resume to: [email protected]

Contact: Call 757-961-3918 ext. 7010, or cell 757-324-3704.