SHIPFITTER

Job Title : Shipfitter

Shipfitter in the Repair Department (TRF-300), Hull Division, Shipfitter Shop (11A) of Trireffac Kings Bay. Responsibilities include fabricating and installing various metal structural parts of submarines. Shape metal pieces and assemble components to form required submarine parts. Overhaul submarine hatches and doors. Set parts in proper position, aligns, and adjusts using optical squares, jacks, turnbuckles, shoving saddles, clips, wedges, and hammers. Line up parts for welding or riveting, installing temporary fasteners as required.

Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen-out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Works from blueprints and templates to lay out submarine structural parts. Installs and fits structural parts on submarines utilizing services of other trades. Shapes metal pieces and assembles components to form required submarine parts. Rolls, bends, flanges, cuts, and shapes plates, beams, and other heavy metal structural shapes using various shop machinery. Possess knowledge of equipment, structures, materials, etc. associated with submarine shipfitting operations. Possess the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment related to the shipfitter trade. Overhalls submarine hatches and doors. Sets parts in proper position, aligns, and adjusts using optical squares, jacks, turnbuckles, shoving saddles, clips, wedges, and hammers.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at : https : / / www.opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / classification-qualifications / federal-wage-system-qualifications / #url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and / or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and / or unusual duty hours may be required. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.