We are looking for experienced Structural Shipfitters for long-term full-time positions in New Orleans.
Compensation: $16.00/hour to $26.00/hour
Job Duties
Performing the duties of a Structural Shipfitter daily.
Job duties include but are not limited to measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming, and drilling of assorted materials (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
Works from Engineering drawings, sketches, and written and verbal instructions.
Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are MIG and TIG welders, manual hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless, and electric tools including porta power, come a long, clamps, hammers and mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes, and scales.
Housekeeping of shop and work area (keeping work area neat and clean) daily.
Must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
May direct the activities or tasks of helpers, as assigned.
Requirements
1 – 3 years of related aluminum/shipyard experience
Formal craft training to demonstrate the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly.
Demonstrated skills based on the results of the fabricating test.
Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
Ability to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator.
Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Manufacturing, and Other
Industries
Wholesale Building Materials, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing
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