2nd Class Drydock Technician WelderFitter

2nd Class Drydock Technician (Combination Welder/Fitter)Purpose:Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a 2nd Class Drydock Technician (Welder/Fitter) to support operations in Norfolk VA.This role will contribute to the maintenance of Company drydocks equipment tools and general facilities using mechanical welding and fitting skills/knowledge. They will also be responsible for assisting with docking undocking and other vessel evolutions when required.Job Description:Repair modify install and dismantle structural outfit items (i.e. doors ladders foundations) shipboard hulls bulkheads and/or decks.Weld/fit using steel stainless steel and aluminum materials.Assist other Welders/Fitters with complex fabrication and installation operations.Interpret and lay out blueprints; check and fit materials; tack weld small assemblies.Complete prep work and use grinding.Work with presses floor shaping forming plates shaping from templates marking symbols doors hatches and scuttles rolls presses and blacksmith shop.Adhere to industry codes regulations and specifications.Install simple systems without templates or blueprints.Complete riveted joint repairs.Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Person reports to determine if job sites such as those involving combustible material are safe for personnel and hot work.Assists with blocking and hauling of vessels to include building keel/bilge blocks cradles and shoring.Become proficient in line handling mooring vessels knots basic rigging and other docking related skills/terminology.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Must have at least three (3) years combined of shipboard welding and shipfitting experience.Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform multi-pass all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding).Must be able to read/comprehend blueprints weld sequence sketches templates weld symbols and shipfitting symbols.Must have knowledge of welding techniques mirror welding preheat and inter-pass temperature tools and equipment.Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools power tools and instruments associated with the trade to include but not limited to fillet weld gauges cutting torches heating torches V-WAC gauge CAM Gauge temp sticks and preheat application tooling.Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with others.Must have ability to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.Must be a steady and reliable worker that maintains regular and consistent attendance.Must be able to follow instructions.Desired Qualifications:Ability to perform multi-pass all position fillet and butt welds using GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) preferred.Mechanical background preferred.Knowledge of drydocking procedures preferred.Travel Requirements:Minimal Travel; 10% or less.Physical Requirements:Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 20 lbs.Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces including enter and moving through manholes.May ride ships at sea for extended periodsAble to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels.Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.Employee is required to operate trucks forklifts & man-lifts.While performing the duties of this job you may frequently be required to stand walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and required to reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop squat kneel twist and crawl.Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilationFrequent use of respirator.Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding cutting or working with molten metal.Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).Required Experience:IC Key Skills Robot Programming,Calipers,ASME Codes & Standards,Flux Welding,Plasma Cutting,MIG Welding,3G,Fabrication,Welding,Geometry,Manufacturing,4G/LTE Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1