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Labor One is hiring Shipfitter Helpers for a Ship Repair project in San Diego, California. Shipyard experience is required. Please contact our team for more information! Cell: View phone number on click.appcast.io ; View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io *Please send us a text if we don't answer* Walk-ins Accepted! Apply today! 1625 Hoover Avenue National City, CA 91950 Office Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM General Information Job Description: This position is responsible for assisting with steel and aluminum structural work in all stages of repair and modernization of marine vessels including US Naval Vessels, Military Sealift Command, and commercial ships and barges while under the supervision of a supervisor and/or journeyman / 1st Class shipfitter. The position requires a basic understanding of structural repair procedures and a strong aptitude and ability to follow directions. The individual must possess knowledge of ship terminology, measurements, and the ability to read job specifications and drawings. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Ability to comprehend instructions and general correspondence.
2. Working understanding of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
3. Be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
4. Ability to effectively communicate issues encountered during the job that are in conflict with the directions provided by the supervisor or journeyman / 1st class fitter.
5. Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, including weld symbols.
6. Basic understanding of hand and power tools used by shipfitters including but not limited to mauls, grinders, circular and reciprocating saws, and hand and magnetic drill.
7. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system.
8. Up to one (1) year of experience in a heavy industry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Must comply with OSHA standards and shipyards best safety practices.
2. Arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time and end the shift as directed by the schedule and your supervisor.
3. Work shifts and overtime as assigned.
4. Keeping the work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift.
5. Understand relevant work processes, operation of equipment, before commencing work.
6. Complete daily work assignments and provide status of unfinished work to the journeyman or supervisor.
7. Comply with the Company’s “Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be businesslike and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.
8. Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Resolve unexpected events related to your assigned task in a professional manner with the journeyman and supervisor. Work Tasks Include:

a. Prepare the work area for hot work as directed by the supervisor or journeyman. b. Assist with the construction of templates and the fabrication of other structures. c. Grind and otherwise prepare steel and aluminum for installation or succeeding task as directed by the supervisor or journeyman. d. Run and remove lines and leads as directed and in accordance with OSHA and the shipyards safety standards. e. Inform the journeyman and supervisor of unsafe conditions, especially fire hazards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The working environment in the shipyard varies from a normal office conditions to working outside where precipitation, wind, extreme cold, and extreme heat and high humidity are not unusual. When working inside of vessels the environment may be smoky, hot or cold, and have low levels of illumination may be present. There are heavy equipment and power tools operating almost at every location. Depending on the type of work available, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job requirements. Personnel can expect to work in a variety of spaces from confined areas accessible only by manholes to high platforms accessible only by scaffolding or ladders. Work may also be accomplished using mechanical lifts as working platforms. The noise level in the shipyard environment is usually loud, especially inside of vessels. The noise encountered in the shop is generally low to moderate. The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment is mandatory. There is always the potential of falling objects and personnel are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts during work. Appropriate PPE must always be worn.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to tour all vessels, piers, docks and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : May be required to demonstrate any or all requirements.

1. Lift/push/pull 50 lbs to 100 lbs on an occasional basis (0-33% of the day).
2. Lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs on a frequent basis (34-66% of the day).
3. Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hours). Bend, squat crouch, crawl and kneel.
4. Climb in a safe manner (climbing, includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders and ramps).
5. Work at a variety of levels and positions (ex. Waist, eye, above head).
6. Good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
7. Sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. 8. Access work areas through 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time (33-66% of the day).
8. Respond to visual, verbal, and audible sounds/commands.
9. Work at heights above 12’ from ladders, scaffolding, and manlifts.
10. Fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
11. Perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
12. Turn head from side to side and about on the vertical axis. Turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.

1st Shift 40 Hrs per Week OT per hiring Managers approval Labor One Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Labor One Staffing