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Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding Shipfitter A 1625 in Pascagoula, Mississippi
This is a Job Description for an Shipfitter A in Pascagoula, Mississippi
Summary: The Shipfitter is responsible for surface preparation of structural metal components, as well as the layout and fabrication of metal structural parts within the hull of a vessel for riveting and welding.
Duties & Responsibilities: Work from blueprints or templates to lay out the position of parts on metal using a scribe and hand tools. Locate and mark reference lines. Position parts in the hull of the vessel with assistance from a Tacker or Helper. Align parts in relation to each other using jacks, come-a-longs, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls. Mark the location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting. Tack welding clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding when necessary. Bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts using the equipment mentioned above.
Requirements
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: Prior experience as a shipfitter is preferred. Ability to operate a cutting torch and tack weld is highly desirable.
Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
