Shipfitter

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Advanced Shipfitters (Multi-Pass Tack & Burn) for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Four years of building and construction steel fabrication preferred.

1. Multi-Pass Tack Welding (preferred), Single Pass Tack Welding (required) 2. Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch.

3. Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch.

4. Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum and reference lines.

5. Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler.

6. Ability to layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly.

7. Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner.

8. Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.).

9. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.

10. Use vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns).

11. Air Carbon Arc Gouging.

12. Ability to use Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute work.

13. Ability to use Molded Lines and Ship Reference Lines to execute required work.

14. Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Complex-shaped Shell Plates.

15. Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinals, trunks, etc:, 16. Ability to Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations, Ability to Install Miscellaneous and Complex Foundations.

* PPE training means general requirements, eye and face protection, head protection, foot protection, hand and body protection, hearing protection, and body harness-personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) and position device systems.

Pay rate is $45/hour. $10/hour premium for non-local candidates with proven residence outside of 75 miles of Newport News, VA

Tack Welding Qualification:

All Shipfitters will be required to take a Multi-Pass Tack Welder Qualification Test upon reporting for the first day of work. This test will be:

A. Using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process.

B. With MIL-10718-M (A-5A) Filler Metal of MIL-E-22200/1.

C. In both the Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions.

The Welding School will administer the following tests:

A. Multi-Pass Tack Weld consisting of:  One (1) hour practice  One (1) hour Vertical test  One (1) hour Overhead test B. Visual Inspection of Weld Level I  Six (6) hours.

Should Mechanic fail the Multi Pass Test, they will be offered a chance to take the Single Pass Test. If they pass, they will remain an Advanced Shipfitter. This test will be:

A. Using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process.

B. With MIL-10718-M (A-5A) Filler Metal of MIL-E-22200/1.

C. In both the Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions.

The Welding School will administer the following tests:

A. Single Pass Tack Weld consisting of:  One (1) hour practice  One (1) hour Vertical test  One (1) hour Overhead test B. Visual Inspection of Weld Level I  Six (6) hours.

Should the Mechanic fail the Single Pass Test, they will be offered a chance (at lesser pay) to work as a Basic Shipfitter with no weld quals.

Optional Skills:

1. Optical instrument experience (Level, Transit) 2. Shipwright / Erect & Set experience.

3. Tank Testing

WORK HOURS:

All shifts.

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