Plate Fitter 1st Class
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Job Location:
Galveston, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Plate Fitter 1st Class
Duration:2 Months
Location:Galveston
Company Overview:
Gulf Copper LLC a subsidiary of Davie Defense is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston Texas with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Coppers primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels ship construction and fabrication for transportation government and oil and gas markets.
Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Section 125 Plan (Pre-Tax Health/Dental Insurance Premium Deduction)
- Group Health & Dental Plan
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Holiday & Vacation Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This positionis responsible forthe following: Other duties may be assigned.
Must have a basic understanding of mathematics and be able to perform operations such as addition subtraction multiplication division as well as work fractions.
Ability to interpret blueprints and performlay outsand fabricate metal structural parts such as plates bulkheads and frames andbracesthem in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding.
Quality Control: before using verify material compatibility with specifications.
Lays out position of parts on metal working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.
Locates and marks reference lines such as center buttock and frame lines.
Positions parts in hull of shipassistedby Rigger.
Alignparts in relation to each other using jacks turnbuckles clips wedges and mauls.
Marks location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting.
Install packing gaskets liners and structural accessories and members such as doors hatches brackets and clips.
May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
Remove high spots and cut bevels using hand files portable grinders and cutting torches.
May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
May roll bend flange cut and shape plates beams and other heavy metal parts using shop machinery such as plate rolls presses bending brakes and joggle machines.
Safely and efficiently use various handpowerand cuttingtools.
Be able to use large machinery such asa metalshear metalbrakeand band saw.
Required Education & Experience:
High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
Must be able to pass a hands-on test when applicableand/or marine/industrialplate/structural fitting experience:
1stClass:3-5 years
2ndClass:1-3 years
Working Conditions:
Open-air conditions such as noisy hot cold etc.
Mustwear hearing eye headprotectionand proper PPE.
Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.
Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment.
Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
Aboard ships both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.
Must be able to stand andoperateequipment forup to four continuous hours.
The work requireslong periodsof sitting in awkward positions standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles bending overcrouchingand climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding ladders and internal barge and boat structural members.
Necessary Equipment Operation:
Cutting Torch
Squares
Levels
Hand and Power Tools
Special Skills:
Ability to work underdeadlinesand schedule pressures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints sketchesdrawingsand technical manuals.
Perform basic mathematical functions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance anda strongteam player.
Commitment to company values and safetyprogram.
* 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 or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email:emailprotected. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail:emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Marine repair and industrial fabrication from preferred solutions provider, Gulf Copper. Gulf Coast drydock facilities. Request a quote today!
