Shipfitter 2/Class - (27)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Assistant Foreman/Supervisor/Production Lead.
• Understands and follows PPE Policy.
• Lays out material utilizing drawings and blueprints prior to performing cutting/fitting operations.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste
• properly, sweeping the area, etc.
• Ensures all tools listed on the "Required Tools List" are available for use within 30 days of employment.
• Acknowledging that all requirements of the Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by
• QA Workbook.
• Identifies and notifies Supervisor of unsatisfactory conditions during the production operation.
• Fabricates and installs fixtures, jigs, supports and targets to ensure proper alignment during welding
• processes as directed by the Supervisor/Lead Mechanic.
• Basic computer skills.
• Assumes responsibility for Contractor (CFM) and Government (GFM) furnished materials.
• Ability to use lay-out tools such as tool scales, squares, combination squares, trammel points.
• Understands fitting of structural components using dogs, wedges, strong-backs, etc.
• Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical
• thinking/reading.
• Travel and overtime are required.
• Work outside specific trade skill asrequired.Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential function of all roles at Fairlead, and employees are expected to meet this standard.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with Shipfitting practices in a repair department or shipyard. Knowledge and practical skills tests required.
• 3+ years of experience as a shipfitter.
• Understands and performs the setup, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel torches.
• Ability to read a ruler/tape measure.
• Ability to use lay-out tools such as tool scales, squares, combination squares, trammel points.
• Ability to properly prepare structural components for post assembly welding by performing end preparations such as beveling, grinding etc.
• Must be able to understand and perform the set-up, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel torches.
• Has more advanced knowledge of the following: shipboard plate (hull, deck, bulkhead) systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments, and material requirements), blueprint reading and interpretation, MILSPEC requirements.
• Understands fitting of structural components using dogs, wedges, strong backs, etc.
• Must be able to fit structural components to close tolerance requirements to prevent increased welding to bridge gaps.
• Ability to fabricate and install components as directed by Technical Work documents.
• Ability to fabricate molds/templates for structural forming including plate rolling with multiple offsets.
• Must have Welding qualifications (GTAW/SMAW).
• Must be able to access military bases and various government facilities.

Physical Requirements

• While performing these job duties, the employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• This position is performed in a marine environment, with some local travel between facilities.

Our Workplace Commitment

At Fairlead, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, ethical, and high-integrity work environment. Every team member is expected to uphold our HOLD FAST values through:

• Legal Compliance & Ethics: Strictly adhering to all applicable laws, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Transparency: Fostering open, honest communication and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Conflict-of-Interest Prevention: Actively identifying, disclosing, and avoiding situations where personal interests conflict with professional responsibilities.
• Zero Tolerance for Discrimination & Harassment: Maintaining a safe, respectful workplace free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.