Ship Fitter Fabrication

Layout and fabricate metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and brace them in position within hull or ship for riveting or welding. May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts. • Structural Shop Duties and responsibilities 1. Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job. 2. Plans details of working procedures and tools and material requirements. 3. Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, and tack welding various metals. 4. Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts. 5. Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape. 6. May be assigned to dismantle or cut up obsolete machinery, setting aside parts for scrap dealer. Competencies 1. Technical Capacity. 2. Communication Proficiency. 3. Problem Solving/Analysis. 4. Initiative. 5. Results Driven. 6. Thoroughness. Work Environment Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and to vibration. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position periodically requires long hours and weekend work. Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function and a prerequisite to perform other essential functions of the position. Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although periodic out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Required Education and Experience 1. High school degree or equivalent. Preferred Education or Experience Education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with the business necessity. 1. Experience in a Shipyard/ Military setting. Additional Eligibility Qualifications • Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be considerable. • Attention and care required to prevent injury to others when performing maintenance work. • Work involves considerable stooping, bending, and working in overhead structures and on scaffolds. Considerable glare emits from work, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment. Exposed to moderate burns and exposed to flying objects, such as chips and scale. • Accident hazard can involve severe cuts and bruises. Job site must be carefully enclosed to prevent injury to others from sparks and flying chips. AAP/EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and continues to be, a fundamental principle at Lyon Shipyard, Inc. It is the company's policy that opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or any other category protected under state or local law. This policy applies to employees and applicants and to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, and treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and termination of employment. Lyon Shipyard is proud to be a drug free workplace. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EOE/M/F/D/V