What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Class Shipfitter position at C.A. Jones, Inc.?
C.A. Jones is now hiring 1st Class Ship Fitters for long term, national defense work underway in Pascagoula, MS.
Per Diem is available for qualified non local personnel: $147.04/ per days worked.
Applicants must be able to pass a 7 year Background Investigation, Hair Follicle Drug Screening & Audiogram prior to job start.
Duration: Long Term
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years trade experience
- Basic math, reading and comprehension skills
- Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
- Knowledge of the layout, fit up and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
- Experience with various trade specific tools such as: grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combinations square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob.
Preferred Design Disciplines:
- 6 yrs marine, shipbuidling and construction experience
- Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines.
- Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances and advanced blue print reading skills.
Job Description:
- A First Class Shipfitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Shipfitter or a Boilermaker, is responsible for various tools and equipment used in the fabrication, assembling and erection of metal components at the various stages in constructing a marine vessel. The shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather considtions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Shipfitter may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. The shipyard stressed the practice of working safely in all situations, with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30.50 - $31.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Ship Fitter: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pascagoula, MS 39567 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pascagoula, MS 39567: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $32
