What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipfitter position at Quality Support Services?
Shipfitters needed in New Orleans East area. Pay range is $21.45 - $27.45 per hour, depending on experience.
- Job duties include but are not limited to measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming and drilling of assorted materials (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
- Works from Engineering drawings, sketches and written and verbal instructions.
- Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints or other documents.
- Maintains records, forms and logs as required.
- Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are: MIG and TIG welders, manual hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless and electric tools including porta power, come a long, clamps, hammers and mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes and scales.
- Must be capable of handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc.
- Housekeeping of shop and work area (keeping work area neat and clean) daily.
- Must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
- May direct the activities or tasks of helpers, as assigned.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1 - 3 years of related aluminum/shipyard experience.
- Formal craft training to demonstrate the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly.
- Demonstrated skills based on the results of the fabricating test.
- Must always be safety conscious (wear proper PPE).
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
- Ability to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator.
- Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work.
Salary : $21 - $27
