Shipfitter

Surge Force is actively seeking talented and highly motivated Shipfitters. Candidate must have experience in structural fabrication, installation, theory and specific experience in the assembly, modification, layout, fabrication, repair and installation of plates, shapes and pipes to be used to form a part of a structural assembly in connection with ship alteration and repair. Ability to lay out work from written and verbal instructions. Employ appropriate trade methods to ensure watertight integrity on hulls of metal ships. Ability to manufacture and install interior and exterior structural items, parts and assemblies from templates. Understand and utilize appropriate trade methods to create structural weldments and fittings. Prepare surfaces for welding, burning, riveting and lay out for holes to be drilled utilizing miscellaneous hand, electric and pneumatic tools. Measure with various precision instruments as required. Coordinate and arrange for the work of several trades in connection with performing work from information received from technical work documents, drawings, specifications, written and or oral instructions. Must meet the required qualifications to be considered: Minimum of 3 years working experience, shipyard/ship repair required Ability to read blue prints and pass a tact test Pass a drug test and background check Ability to obtain a DBIDS is a plus