Shipfitter, 1st Class

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Reads and interprets work specifications, blue prints, technical manuals and design sketches to determine appropriate shipfitting process under direct supervision. 2.Lays out position of parts on metal using scribe and hand tools. 3.Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines. 4.Positions parts in hull of ship, assisted by Rigger. 5.Aligns parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges and mauls. 6.Marks location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting. 7.Installs packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members. 8.May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts. 9.May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding. 10.May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams and other heavy metal parts using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes and joggle machines. 11.Notifies supervisor of any safety or equipment issues. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1.High school diploma or equivalent. 2.Technical or Vocation School training 3.Must have four to five years of experience as a shipfitter. 4.Must be have knowledge of tools, equipment and machining processes of shipfitting trade. 5.Must be able to work effectively with others. 6.Must be steady, reliable worker. MHI offers competitive wages and excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants apply at 543 E. Indian River Rd. , Norfolk, VA or respond to this ad. Affirmative Action Employer/EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.