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

Shipyard experience is required.

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1625 Hoover Avenue National City, CA 91950

Office Hours : 8 : 00 AM-5 : 00 PM

General Information

Job Description :

This position is responsible for performing, with minimal supervision, the installation and removal of insulation of any component onboard ships. A journeyman measures, cuts and fabricates materials for insulation application to bulkheads, overheads, piping, ducts, machinery, and equipment to minimize heat transfer, prevent moisture condensation, and to deaden sound. Work is accomplished in all phases of ship repair and modernization of maritime vessels including US Naval Vessels, Military Sealift Command, and commercial ships and barges. The position requires a working knowledge of procedures, comprehensive knowledge of the insulation craft and the drive to accomplish quality work on schedule. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
• Must be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.
• Must be able to write Condition Found Reports (CFR) describing the material condition of the ship as it pertains to the assigned work item, and provide recommended corrective action.
• Must be able to effectively confer job related information to the supervisor, improvers, and helper.
• Must have experience applying hullboard, Armaflex, Cal-sil, ventilation insulation, and insulation pads.
• Must have experience fabricating insulation pads.
• Must have experience using hand and power tools associated with the trade in a safe manner.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system.
• Must possess a basic understanding of the metric system.
• Six (6) years of related experience, three (3) of which must be in the maritime environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Prepare the work area to create a safe work environment.

b. Remove insulation and lagging as required by the specification or as directed by the supervisor.

c. Cut to size and install all types of structural and piping insulation.

d. Direct and monitor the activities of assigned Helpers and Improvers.

e. Remove all insulation and lagging remnants from the ship.

f. Run and remove lines and leads as required to accomplish work and in accordance with OSHA and the shipyards safety standards.

g. Accomplish Lock-out Tag-out for work being performed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The working environment in the shipyard varies from normal office conditions to working outside where precipitation, wind, extreme cold, and extreme heat and high humidity are not unusual. When working inside of vessels the environment may be smoky, hot or cold, and have low levels of illumination may be present.

There are heavy equipment and power tools operating almost at every location. Depending on the type of work available, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job requirements.

Personnel can expect to work in a variety of spaces from confined areas accessible only by manholes to high platforms accessible only by scaffolding or ladders. Work may also be accomplished using mechanical lifts as working platforms.

The noise level in the shipyard environment is usually loud, especially inside of vessels. The noise encountered in the shop is generally low to moderate. The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment is mandatory.

There is always the potential of falling objects and personnel are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts during work. Appropriate PPE must always be worn.

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 the job. Must be able to tour all vessels, piers, docks and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit.

SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : May be required to demonstrate any or all requirements.

2nd Shift

40 Hrs per Week

OT per hiring Managers approval

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.

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