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HEAT STRAIGHTENER A

BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING LLC
Pascagoula, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025


GENERAL FUNCTION: The heat straightener is responsible for the fairness preparation and straightness of structural metal components. Straightens metal workpieces to blueprint specifications using hand tools. Reports directly to Foreman.

 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities:

 

  • Locates and marks frames and longitudinal positions.   
  • Shapes steel using tack welding clips and brackets. 
  • Bends, flanges, and shapes plate, beams, and other heavy metal parts, utilizes a heat shrinking torch and water wand.
  • Line and spot heats deck panels as needed.
  • Straightens doors and bulkheads by use of hand tools.
  • Rolls workpiece on flat surface or mounts and rotates it between centers to ascertain irregularities visually, with Bridge Cam gauge, or Gap gauge. 
  • Measures straightened workpiece for conformance with specifications, using straightedge, micrometers, and calipers.

 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

 

  •   Knowledge of blueprints and drawings. 
  •  Ability to operate a shrinking torch and water wand. 
  •  Ability to straighten decks, bulkheads, doors, and tee beams. 
  •  Knowledge of metal properties. 

 

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: A high school diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience as a Shipfitter and/or Heat Straightner is preferred. Previous experience in shipbuilding industry or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 


Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

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