Fabricator & Fitter

ZipRecruiter; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive Pay – $21 - $30 depending on experience, and weld test
• Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month proceeding start date
• $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term at no cost for full-time employees
• $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
• Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
• 401(K) + company match after 1 year
• Six paid company holidays
• Paid sick and vacation New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
• Health Savings Account
• An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
• Overtime available after 40 hours
• $2.00 differential for evening and night shifts

ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

REPORTS TO: Fitting Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Cutting, assembling, and welding components and structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

• Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints.
• Measuring and marking out cutting.
• Fabricating and assembling metal components.
• Tack welding with stick and semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Grinding and finishing completed products.
• Conforming with state and company safety regulations.
• TIG weld stainless steel parts.
• Inspect your work for accuracy and quality.
• All other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience welding/fabricating.
• Must be able to set up welding machines and equipment (SMAW, MIG and TIG a plus).
• Experience with shop and field fabrication, assembly sequencing and fitting.
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Familiar with industry codes and regulations.
• Safe use of all tools and equipment.
• Able to work independently and in teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
• Able to work over bodies of water.
• Operate in isolation within the skeleton of ships, wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing up to 75lbs.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

SHIFT:

• Monday – Friday
• Day Shift: 7:00am – 3:30pm
• Summer hours: 6:00am-2:30pm
• Evening Shift: 3:00pm – 11:30pm
• Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs

Posted 2/11/2025