Shipfitter

Textron•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for: 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. Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints or other documents Maintains records, forms and logs as required. 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. Must be capable of handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc. 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. Perform other job-related duties 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 always be safety conscious (wear proper PPE).
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic computer skills.
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
Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT WorkKeys Certification

Responsibilities

Performing the duties of a Structural Shipfitter daily.
Measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming and drilling of assorted materials (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
Working from Engineering drawings, sketches and written and verbal instructions.
Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints or other documents
Maintaining records, forms and logs as required.
Using 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.
Handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc.
Housekeeping of shop and work area (keeping work area neat and clean) daily.
Visually inspecting work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
Directing the activities or tasks of helpers, as assigned.
Performing other job-related duties as assigned.