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Shipfitter II


Oceaneering International, Inc.


Location

Chesapeake, VA | United States


Job description

Position Summary

Repair, modify, install and dismantle various shipboard hulls, bulkheads or decks. Design and fabricate complex fixtures and jigs. Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading comprehension, and frequent travel/overtime are required.

Duties & Responsibilities

§ Requires limited supervision/oversight and is familiar with the trade qualifications and can perform most tasks required as a Shipfitter.

§ Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel torches.

§ Basic knowledge of the following: shipboard plate (hull, deck, bulkhead) systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments and material requirements), blue print reading and interpretation, MILSPEC and SUBSAFE requirements.

Qualifications

§ High School/GED with 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.

§ Must have the ability to obtain government base access.

§ Knowledge and practical skills tests required.

§ Deep Submergence Systems (SOC MCD A, B, and C), SUBSAFE Qualification. Welding qualifications (GTAW/SMAW).

§ Must be able to obtain a Secret/Confidential security clearance.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is considered SHOP/INDOORS which is characterized as follows.

§ Primarily indoors during the day and occasionally at night

§ Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment

§ When outdoors, humidity is frequently above 90%

§ Noise is over 85 decibels

§ Light is intense/glare

§ Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks

§ Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases

§ Includes exposure to contaminants

§ Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures

§ Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

§ Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

§ Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered MEDIUM work.

OCCASIONAL

- Lift 20-50 pounds 
- Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, and work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands. 
- Identify color differences
- Wear PPE for skin protection

FREQUENT

- Lift 10-25 pounds 
- Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects
- Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead
- Operate a motor vehicle


CONSTANT

- Lift up to 10 pounds 
- Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors


Job tags

Full timeApprenticeshipOutdoorFlexible hoursNight shift


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