Shipfitter (Grades 7 - 9)

$28 - $32/Yr

Bath Iron Works - Bath, ME

- Entry Level

Bath, ME

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

This is an experienced position to work in the Shipfitting Trade. Applicants will be assigned any Shipfitter trade function, including (but not limited to): Fabrication of complex items such as entire deck sections, grating assemblies, critical foundations, etc., using fabrication sketches and drawings. Installing items on units or on ships including (but not limited to): machinery components and shafting equipment, ordinance foundations, exterior fittings and railing, etc. using blue prints. Fabricating and installing complex assemblies such as shell plating assemblies onto mocks and ensuring completion of accurate assemblies in accordance with drawings and Accuracy Control plans. Ability to work independently and solve daily installation/layout challenges with a minimal of assistance.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of complex items such as entire deck sections, grating assemblies, critical foundations, etc.
• Installing items on units or on ships including machinery components and shafting equipment, ordinance foundations, exterior fittings and railing using blue prints.
• Fabricating and installing complex assemblies such as shell plating assemblies onto mocks and ensuring completion of accurate assemblies in accordance with drawings and Accuracy Control plans.
• Working independently to solve daily installation/layout challenges.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years in Technical or vocational training in a steel trade.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in metal fabrication or installation of steel and outfit items.
• Ability to read blue prints in detail.
• Experience working with metal, hand tools, and power tools.
• Must meet the requirements of the Shipfitter physical task analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits

• Pay range from $28.88/hr - $32.08/hr