Fitter

Location

Norfolk, VA | United States

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimumof 5 years of Fitting experience

Technical training preferred

Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the fitting trade

Must be able to work effectively with others

Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.

Enter and move through man holes to reach and work internally confined spaces

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Template creation
• Working with presses, floor shaping, forming plates, shaping from templates, marking symbols, doors, hatches and scuttles, rolls, presses and blacksmith shop
• Laying out blueprints, checking and fitting materials, tack welding of small assemblies, aluminum and steel foundations and outfitting items
• Laying out blueprints, checking and fitting materials, tack welding of various sub-assemblies peculiar to the panel line and shell area such as: decks, bulkheads, side shells.
• Installation of structural outfit items, doors, ladders, foundations
• Effective sequencing of assembly and fitting
• Correct use of heating torches in plate heat straightening and shrinkage
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Shop and field fabrication
• Adherence to industry codes, regulations and specifications
• Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates
• Tack welding
• Install simple systems without templates and blueprints
• Riveted joint repairs
• Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons reports and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work
• Other duties as assigned
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment- hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator
• Work independently to complete responsibilities
• Must have regular, reliable attendance

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Job tags

Salary

$23 - $28 per hour