Job Information
Lyon Shipyard Shipfitter in Norfolk, Virginia
Lyon Shipyard is dedicated to safety, quality and offering shifts, that provide a unique work life balance. Come learn more about us!www.lyonshipyard.com757-622-4661 ext. 436
Lyon Shipyard is a full-service shipyard for dry dockings, repairs and fabrication. The Shipyard specializes in all types of commercial and government vessels and barges, as well as both on-site and off-site topside work, steel fabrication and emergency repairs of every kind. The company has been in continuous business for almost 100 years.
Ship Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude. Fitters build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship. Fitters are expected to climb and work in high areas or crawl and work in cramped confine spaces and perform tasks with all kinds of working conditions in-between. A fitter will apply their skills in the shops, platens, dry-docks and onboard ships in support of, ship repair and ship overhauls. Combo, 1st, 2nd and 3rd class levels are based on proficiency, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Duties and responsibilities
Knowledge in burning basic use of torch/light torch); make up plating (align, fit) and knowledge of plating material (CuNi- Copper nickel, Aluminum, stainless steel) ; blueprint (reading, interpret) including sketching; tack welding; portable plasma arc; lay out access cuts and inserts; tank inspections/testing; certifications in SMAW, FCAW or FCA
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Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude
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Fitters build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship
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Fitters are expected to climb and work in high areas or crawl and work in cramped confine spaces and perform tasks with all kinds of working conditions in-between
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will apply their skills in the shops, platens, dry-docks and onboard ships in support of, ship repair and ship overhauls
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Performs safe and effective use of craft related tools and equipment, including but not limited to: millers, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws all, come along and chain falls etc.
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Obtain GMAW ABS B Class Weld Certification for aluminum applications.
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Performs basic layout of plates, materials and weldments using basic engineering sketches, drawings, and diagrams with minimal supervision.
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Performs ship fitting functions such as but not limited to fit up of structure, cutting, sniping, sanding, grinding, prepping, tacking and the fit up of plates with minimum supervision.
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Performs fitting operations with limited supervision using standard ship fitting equipment to accomplish fabrication and ship repair duties.
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Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations.
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Must be willing to work with and train lower-skilled workers.
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