Shipfitter - Marine and Industrial

1st Class Shipfitter

Purpose :

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a 1st Class Shipfitter to support our Day Shift operations in Norfolk, VA.

Job Description :

• Working with presses, floor shaping, forming plates, shaping from templates, marking symbols, doors, hatches and scuttles, rolls, presses and blacksmith shop.
• Laying out blueprints and outfitting items.
• Laying out blueprints, checking and fitting materials, tack welding of various sub-assembly's peculiar to the panel line and shell area such as decks, bulkheads, side shells.
• Working on ship ways with the erection of units and installation of structural items.
• Installation of structural outfit items, doors, ladders, foundations.
• Display effective sequencing of assembly and fitting.
• Complete work assignments correctly using heating torches in plate heat straightening and shrinkage.
• Complete work adhering to industry codes, regulations, and specifications.
• Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Complete processes using Tack Welding techniques.
• Install simple systems without templates and blueprints.
• Complete Bulkhead, Riveted and deck inserting.
• Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons report and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Understand and act upon instruction.
• Work independently to complete responsibilities.

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Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna's Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical / dental / vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).