Shipfitter jobs in Seattle, WA
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
- International Marine and Industrial Applicators
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
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Description
Job title: Structural Shipfitter
Reports to: Structural Superintendent
Pay Range: $24.00 - $33.00 Hourly DOE
Responsible for the use of various tools and equipment in the fabrication, assembly, and erection of steel structure. This position includes drawing reading, steel structure removal shipboard and reinstall. The position requires a working knowledge of technical to include 1689 and 1688.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:- Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
- Must have own basic skill related tools and equipment if not supplied by the workplace.
- Lay-out, fabricate and brace metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
- Lay out position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.
- Locate and mark reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
- Position parts in hull of ship.
- Align parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
- Mark location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold part(s) in place for welding.
- Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members, such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips.
- May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
- May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
- May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines.
- Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
- Assemble items as instructed by floor supervisor.
- Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.
- Follow all company rules and policies.
- Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
- Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Prepare product for shipment.
- Report any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.
- Lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 60 pounds), or using a hoist.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
- Familiarity with the metric system
- Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to factional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents.
- Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time.
- Ability to identify and measure material.
- Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form.
- Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings, calipers, tape measures and angle gauges.
- High school graduate, or GED preferred.
- Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
- Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required.
- Most work performed will be onboard a ship, in a dry dock or shipyard under fast- paced conditions; frequently requiring overtime.
- Consistent exposure to extreme temperatures, outdoor elements, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals and dusty conditions.
- Work over extended periods of time in tightly configured confined spaces.
- Often works on scaffolds and ladders. To avoid injury, safety clothing is required along with safety devices to protect the eyes, head, or hearing.
- Measuring tapes, rulers, squares, levels, chalk lines, saws, shears, plasma cutters, oxy-fuel torches, angle grinders, welding machines, welding torches, electrodes, welding masks, cranes, hoists, chains, slings, come-alongs, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, vise grips, clamps, files, deburring tools, drills, grinders, sanders, impact wrenches, reciprocating saws, air hammers (pneumatic), riveters (pneumatic), forklifts, pallet jacks, trolleys, and other tools. Items listed are a representative sample but not an all-inclusive list.
- May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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Deckhand
- Saltchuk
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Seattle, WA
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- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Marine Mechanical Engineer - REMOTE
- System One Holdings, LLC
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Seattle, WA
- System One is actively recruiting for several Marine Mechanical Engineer(s) for long-term contract positions working ful...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nuclear Engineer
- Core Power (uk) Ltd
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Bellevue, WA
- CORE POWER (founded in 2018) co-invests and co-develops advanced reactor technologies with major industrial partners, de...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Planner, Maritime
- The Port of Seattle
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Seattle, WA
- At the Port of Seattle, we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range. Offers ...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nuclear Engineer
- CORE POWER (UK) Ltd
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Bellevue, WA
- CORE POWER (founded in 2018) co-invests and co-develops advanced reactor technologies with major industrial partners, de...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...
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Income Estimation for Shipfitter jobs
$42,613 to $64,369
Seattle, Washington area prices
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