Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities are to perform structural fitting functions with following objectives:
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Perform structural fitter assignments as assigned.
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Work safe and maintain a safe working environment.
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Notify foreman or supervisor of any safety and/or structural issues as warranted.
Duties:
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Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated structural steel plate according to customer specifications and direction from Foreman/Supervisor.
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Required to move parts into position, manually, by hoist or crane, and align parts, using jacks, etc.
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May be required to remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and/or cutting torch, as well as give directions to the welder to build up low spots or short pieces.
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May, at times, be required to tack weld, as necessary.
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Consults with foreman or supervisor regarding installation or repair problems, sequence of operations, and time required to complete repair and/or installation
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Attend safety meetings as required
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Maintain a safe working environment
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Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience and Training:
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Minimum one year experience as a structural fitter (shipyard experience preferred, but not required)
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Be able to perform simple paper work as required for filling out forms and logs.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Mandatory drug testing prior to employment, and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol tests during employment.
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Must be able to communicate and take directions from Foreman & Supervisor.
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Must have good judgment skills, and a high-level work initiative;
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Must be able to work independently, without direct supervision;
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Must be able to meet strict attendance requirements
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
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Barge chemical environment. Requires prolonged kneeling, standing, walking, twisting, climbing, and the ability to lift and carry in access of 120 lbs, assisted.
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Ability to work in varied conditions (i.e.: heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, etc.), inside and outside.
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Able to work in confined space, heights and operate equipment efficiently and safely.