Job Description
**Must have 5 years’ experience in shipyards, specifically with shipbuilding production or ship repair. Experience should include manufacturing heavy steel structures, pressure vessels, boilers, and similar quality products, as well as welding, fitting, use of hand tools, and industrial safety.
Ready to step into a rewarding career as a Shipfitter with HKA Enterprises?
We are Now Hiring experienced Shipfitters at the Philadelphia Shipyards.
HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals.
COMPENSATION:
• $28.00 Per Hour
• $150.00 Per Diem Offered, if Eligible
• Travel Pay
• 2 Weeks Lodging Paid by Construction Services
• $1,000.00 Bonus
• Referral Bonus
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Work independently according to instructions, rules, and other standards
• Frequently utilizes a variety of shipbuilding tools (grinders, torches, etc.)
• Frequently reads shipbuilding blueprints and other technical documents
• Frequently responsible for basic plate and stiffener assembly
• Frequently responsible for large panel and double bottom production, including pre-outfitting
• Frequently responsible for web line production, including plate cutting
• Occasionally moves material
• Occasionally stores material
• Frequently keeps work area clean and organized, must be clean at the end of shift
• Responsible for all areas in the yard production, including dry dock and fabrication
• Responsible to check around all areas before starting hot work
• Responsible to protect any areas from hot work, including painted areas, machinery etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Read and comprehend blueprints and other technical documents.
• Proficient with Flux Core tack welding.
• Oxy Acetylene Burning Torch.
• Weld Washing.
• Utilize a variety of shipbuilding tools (grinders, torches, etc.).
• Must successfully pass 1st Class Skill Test – (3F/4F SMAW & FCAW Tack Test).
• Must successfully pass a Written Test & Blueprint Test.
SCHEDULE:
• 10-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• 5 years’ experience in shipyards with shipbuilding production or ship repair businesses with manufacturing of heavy steel structures, production of pressure vessels, boilers, and other similar quality products, welding and fitting, hand tools, and industrial safety.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints.
At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants.
We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
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