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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in fabricating, assembling, and installing structural components for ship construction, with proficiency in interpreting blueprints and utilizing trade-specific tools. Capable of working in diverse shipyard environments while adhering to safety and production standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Metal FabricationBlueprint InterpretationTrade-Specific ToolsBasic Math SkillsShipyard Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Metal FabricationBlueprint InterpretationBasic Math SkillsLayout and Fit-UpSteel Plate and Beam Fabrication
Soft Skills
Willingness to LearnAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
GrinderHand TorchHydraulic JackRatchet JackChain FallCombination SquareFraming SquareHand LevelPlumb Bob
Certifications & Qualifications
Tech Master CertificationHigh School Graduate or Equivalent
Industry Keywords
Ship ConstructionU.S. NavyU.S. Coast Guard24/7 Manufacturing EnvironmentActive Shipyard Environments
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Fabricate, assemble, and install structural components in ship construction
- Use torches, levels, tape measures, grinders, welding equipment, and other shipfitter tools
- Assist with layout, alignment, cutting, and fit-up of metal components
- Interpret basic drawings, follow measurements, and apply practical math skills
- Work in shipboard environments including heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
- Support production needs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and be available for any shift
- Build structures for amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters serving the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 6 months trade experience
- Basic math, reading and comprehension skills
- Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
- Knowledge of the layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam
- Experience with trade-specific tools such as grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob
- Some experience in metal fabrication, shipyard work, construction, or a related trade
- Ability to use measuring tools and basic fabrication equipment
- Willingness to work in active shipyard environments and continue developing skills
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
- Availability for any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
- U.S. citizenship required
- Tech Master Certification, high school graduate or equivalent (nice to have)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Additional opportunities for overtime, training, and advancement into higher-level craft roles
- Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
- On-site health centers
- Tele-medicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options (401K)
- Financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth