About this role
Title: DG BOSS: Shipfitter/Welder (FN)
• Responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of vessel or craft and industrial plant • equipment cognizant to A-06 Port Operations and all related structural work, including but not limited to: • a) Repair, removal, fabrication and installation of piping, production welding of hull plating and • various structures. • b) Electric arc, oxy-acetylene or other gaseous welding or brazing processes necessary for structural • repairs and fabrications, including manual, semi-automatic arc or gas welding methods (MIG or TIG) or combination of both. • c) Cutting, beveling and gauging ferrous and non-ferrous metals using manual, semi-automatic arc • and gas flame equipment. • d) Layouts, fabrication of jigs, forms and work patterns during structural repairs, fabrications and installations. • e) Reading and interpreting blueprints and developing sketches as work guide. • f) Identifying metal or work piece characteristics and use of applicable repair/replacement material, electrode or fillers. • g) Ultrasonic Test Inspection and Non-Destructive Test by Dye-Penetrant or other applicable methods, as required in the inspection and performance of work. • h) Performance of assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boats, crafts and IPEs, compliant with US Navy 3M System. • i) Support to maintenance and repairs of Syncrolift Shiplift & Transfer System. • Maintains awareness to safety requirements and all work areas clean and in good housekeeping. • Performs other duties as required to support contract requirements of A-06.
Basic Qualifications
• Familiar in structural system of U.S. Navy ships and/or commercial vessels. • Knowledge in blueprint reading, shop mathematics, structural fabrications and shipboard welding processes. • Must speak, read, and understand English language, both orally and in writing. • Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health. • Holder of a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING
• Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship Maintenance and Material Management (3M) System. • Trade School training in Welding Technology, shop mathematics, metal working and mechanical drawing. ABS Welder Certification is preferred but not necessary.
EDUCATION:
• High School graduate and vocational course related to Welding Technology. • Formal schooling/training/apprenticeship course in Shipboard, Marine, or ABS Welding Technology is preferred but not necessary.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of four (4) year experience as Shipfitter journeyman or Marine Welder in Naval Ship Repair Facility or commercial shipyard/Industries.