Hiring Shipfitters

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for a new construction and repair project in San Diego California.

35 Shipyard experience is required.

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1625 Hoover Avenue National City CA 91950
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Job Summary
Assembles cuts and grinds metal structural parts to include plates bulkheads strong backs turnbuckles and comealong. Aligns parts in relation to each other. Tacks and welds foundation and structural members. Performs lay out work according to blueprints or reference lines. Marks location of holes to be drilled drives wedges and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications Standards
Minimum two years of on the job experience demonstrated knowledge of blueprint reading ship terminology and different metals required. Good burning welding and craftsmanship skills. Mechanical ability preferred. T1 welding certificate required for FCAW (flux core) SMAW (stick) optional but highly recommended. Ability to pass hands on assessment test conducted by shipyard. Must be able to work at heights in confined spaces and on any assigned shift. Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English). Must be able to hear warning signals read and comprehend safety instructions regulations and warnings.

Essential Job Tasks
Lay out work from blueprint
Cut burn grind rip out and fit metal structural parts for placement on ship.
Tack and weld foundation and structural members.
Operate high reaching equipment including condors sky climbers scissors lift.
Set up tools and equipment at job site. Cleans up and removes s to nearest s tub.
Operate overhead cranes and use rigging equipment.
Other job duties as may be assigned relevant to the trade.
Materials Tools Equipment Work Aids
Blueprints welding equipment grinders cutting torch hand tools comealong chain hoist turn buckles porta power sky climbers condors dock arms scissors lift and personal protective equipment.

Physical/Mental Involvement
Lifting up to 50 lbs. Standing balancing walking climbing ladders or equipment reaching above shoulder or out in front manual dexterity pushing pulling kneeling bending seeing hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions as needed. Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships. Hearing warning signals reading and comprehending safety instructions. Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employees work area.

Marginal Job Tasks
General housekeeping in work areas. May be required to attend safety quality and/or process improvement meetings.

Environmental Factors
Exposure to fumes odors dust gases various climates and temperatures and low ventilation conditions all of which can cause discomfort and/or respiratory difficulties. Exposure to constantly moving machines mechanical parts and high levels of constant noise.

Labor One Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status or any other basis protected by local state or federal law.