Hiring Journey-Level Shipfitters

Labor One is hiring Journey-Level Shipfitters for a project in San Diego, California.

Shipyard experience is required.

Please contact our team for more information!
Cell: (956)382-2631 (619)657-5507 or (858)717-1672
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1625 Hoover Avenue National City, CA 91950
Office Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:
As a Shipfitter, you will perform steel and aluminum structural work on various marine vessels, including U.S. Naval Vessels, Military Sealift Command, and commercial ships.

This role involves:
-Conducting repairs and modernization work with minimal supervision.
-Utilizing strong mechanical aptitude and adhering to detailed job specifications.
-Reading blueprints, interpreting drawings, and measuring accurately.
-Fabricating templates and installing structures according to specifications.

Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
-Strong comprehension of instructions, drawings, and correspondence.
-In-depth understanding of ship repair terminology and compartment location nomenclature.
-Physical capability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with OSHA standards.
-Ability to write clear Condition Found Reports (CFR) detailing the ship's material condition and recommended actions.
-Effective communication skills for conveying job-related information to supervisors and team members.
-Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural drawings, including weld symbols and Navy damage control diagrams.
-Experience in fabricating templates, squaring plates, and installing perpendiculars on ships.
-Proficiency with oxy-acetylene torch cutting and washing.
-Welding experience in SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW techniques.
-Safe operation of hand and power tools, including grinders, saws, and drills.
-Knowledge of structural shop fabrication equipment like shears, punches, and brakes.
-Understanding of the aluminum 5XXX process.
-Strong mathematical skills for measurements using both US customary and metric systems.
-Minimum of four years of relevant experience.

Labor One Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.