Scaffolder

Summary:

• Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner by wearing all required PPE, and by adhering to all applicable safety requirements and standards of the company, customer, and/or regulatory group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner by wearing all required PPE, and by adhering to all applicable safety requirements and standards of the company, customer, and/or regulatory group.
• Recognize QA requirements, and report any circumstances that need attention to the QA Department or immediate supervisor.
• Identify processes that will have to be accomplished at the shop and fill out all necessary paperwork.
• Communicate with the supervisor, customer, or designated representative to coordinate specific job-related aspects and ensure job continuity.
• Follow company, and customer policies, regulations, procedures, and other necessary requirements.
• Review details of the work package such as technical information, specification items, drawings, manuals, sketches, etc.
• Skilled in the movement and placement of large structural, mechanical, and electrical assemblies and components.
• Able to erect temporary and permanent staging.
• Capable of performing functional and load related tests on shipboard mooring securing, and lifting components.
• Must adhere to applicable documents, references, and safety guidelines including, but not limited to the following:

Ø NAVSEA Standard Items

Ø U. S. Coast Guard Standard Items

Ø ASME Standards

Ø COMNAV REGMIDLANTINST 11262.1 (Crane Oversight for Naval Station Norfolk and all Bases)

Ø OSHA 1926.1428 (Rigging Equipment for Material Handling)

Ø OSHA 1926.251 (Inspection of Rigging Gear)

Ø OSHA 1915.111 (Gear and Equipment for Rigging and Material Handling)

Ø OSHA 1910.184 (Material Handling and Storage)

• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Able to withstand environmental factors such as:

Ø Outside weather conditions

Ø High, precarious places

Ø Exposed to fumes and airborne particles

Ø Very loud noise level

• Required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and seek assistance with weights over 50 lbs.

• Occasionally perform other physical activities as required, such as:

Ø Stooping

Ø Bending

Ø Squatting

Ø Climbing (including but not limited to, vertical and incline ladders, masts, and king posts)

Ø Crawling (including but not limited to, through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks, and voids)

Experience Requirements:

• 3^rd Class = 1 ½ - 3 years of experience as a Scaffolding in a shipyard.
• 2^nd Class = 2 - 4 years of experience as a Scaffolding in a shipyard.
• 1^st Class = 4 - 5 years of experience as a Scaffolding in a shipyard.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.
• Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening.