Shipfitter jobs in Denver, CO

Shipfitter lays-out and fabricates metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames within the hull of ship for riveting or welding. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Shipfitter is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Shipfitter performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Shipfitter (FT)
  • AAA USA
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • *********Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Marinette, WI *****
    • Paid lodging 
    • Weekly Per Diem
    • Long and Short-Term Contracts
    • Immediate placement
    Position Summary:
    AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Marinette, Wisconsin that is a leading US shipbuilder active in the naval and commercial sector. This company is a specialist in the construction, repair, and conversion of Coast Guard and commercial vessels including ATBs and OSVs.

    The Shipfitter is responsible for general assembly of steel or aluminum ships through welding using electric, gas, arc and other welding equipment. Determines proper equipment to be used and inspects, tests and repairs work pieces accordingly.

    Essential Functions:
    • Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, plum bob, auto level, transit, go-no-go gauge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. 
    • Cuts work piece, using powered saws, gas torch, oxi-fuel, and plasma torch.
    • Installs or repairs decks, bulkheads, and tank linings.
    • Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. 
    • Prepare and inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
    • Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
    • Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. 
    • Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
    • Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
    • Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
    • Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. 
    • Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
    Requirements:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required 
    • One year of Shipfitter experience.
    • Weld Certificate from technical school preferred (this requirement can also be met with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.)
    • Must have experience setting up, troubleshooting, and utilizing weld machines.
    • Must have experience laying out and measuring utilizing the metric system.
    • Must have experience working with blueprints.
    • Must have experience working with hand tools.
    • Must have experience working with overhead cranes to include safe rigging of equipment to be lifted.
    • Must be able to work at heights.
    • Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
    • Must be available to work all 3 shifts, and weekends as required.
    • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
    • Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces.
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Holiday Inn Express Maintenance Technician
  • The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa
  • Denver, CO
  • About Us: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection, synonymous with extraordinary service since 1892, invite...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Maintenance Technician II - Denver Region
  • Holland Partner Group
  • Denver, CO
  • Overview: Salary range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, plus bonus potential. Application deadline: April 29, 2024 The Mainten...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Maintenance Engineer
  • Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown
  • Denver, CO
  • InnVentures Overview: Driven by an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, InnVentures has a culture of building teams that ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Auto Physical Damage Field Appraiser (Denver, CO)
  • The General
  • Denver, CO
  • You will support the Claims Organization's goal of delivering quality service, internally and externally, leaving people...
  • 4/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
  • Packaging Corporation of America
  • Denver, CO
  • MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Denver, CO, USA Req #9831 Friday, April 5, 2024 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation o...
  • 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Field Service Technician I
  • Leidos
  • Denver, CO
  • Description The Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) Operation is the cornerstone of Leidos’ comprehensive suite of fully...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Maintenance Mechanic B
  • BlueTriton Brands
  • Denver, CO
  • BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water bra...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician
  • Coolsys
  • Denver, CO
  • Overview: With over 150 years of experience, CoolSys is the market-leading indoor environment solutions company. Our ful...
  • 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...
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Income Estimation for Shipfitter jobs
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What does a Shipfitter do?

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