What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipfitter Specialist position at Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.?
Epsilon Systems is seeking a full time Shipfitter Specialist in Mayport, FL.
Summary: Repairs, modifies, installs and dismantles various shipboard hulls, bulkheads or decks. Designs and fabricates complex fixtures and jigs.
Responsibilities
Summary: Repairs, modifies, installs and dismantles various shipboard hulls, bulkheads or decks. Designs and fabricates complex fixtures and jigs.
Responsibilities
- Reports directly to the Steel Shop Foreman. Once assigned reports directly to the project Foreman in the performance of his/her responsibilities.
- Ensures that all Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded.
- Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of the machine shop equipment prior to commencing the operation.
- Lays out material prior to performing machining operations to prevent possible errors.
- Fabricates parts to close tolerances ensuring finish requirements of the drawings are achieved.
- Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
- Ensures all tools listed on the “Required Tools List” are available for use within two weeks of your employment at Epsilon.
- Ensures that all requirements of the Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and/or other guidance given by management.
- Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; QA packages steps, RECs, CWPs, FWPs, TGIs etc.) required completing the production operations.
- Notify Foreman of unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e.; repair, modification, etc.).
- Reads and understands easy to complex terminology, blueprints, drawings and schematics to plan installation, modification or repair prior to commencing the process.
- Determines fit-up requirements for a wide range of structural components in accordance with required technical drawings, manuals and instructions.
- Installs complex deck, hull and bulkhead systems IAW required technical drawings, manuals and instructions.
- Designs, fabricates and installs complex fixtures, jigs, supports, and targets to ensure proper alignment during welding/ brazing procedures.
- Determines size and material requirements for system modification or installation.
- Ensures control and assume responsibility for Level I and material controls in accordance with Process Instruction.
- Performs work outside of trade if necessary.
- High School/GED.
- 8 years’ experience.
- Qualified expert in all tasks required as a Shipfitter.
- Provide mentoring to junior craftsman.
- Must be able to understand and perform the set-up, alignment, and operation of all portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel torches.
- Must be an expert in the following: shipboard plate (hull, deck, bulkhead) systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments and material requirements), blue print reading and interpretation, MILSPEC and SUBSAFE requirements.
- Ability to fabricate and install complex components as directed by Technical Work documents. Produces quality fit-ups in difficult or adverse conditions. Additional Specialized Training/Qualifications/Experience: Welding qualifications (GTAW/SMAW).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to military bases and various government facilities.
- Ability to travel required.
- Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional and loud noises.
- Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships).
- Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
- Must have manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp, manipulate, assemble small objects.
- Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.