PDS Tech, Inc. Jobs

Shipfitter

Detailed Description:

• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.

• Align and fit parts according to specifications.

• Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units, following blueprints.

• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials required and task sequences.

• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, cutting torches, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.

• Lay out and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.

• Tack-weld fitted parts together.

• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.

• Mark reference points onto floors or face blocks and transpose them to work pieces, using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and soapstone.

• Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.

• Erect ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.

• Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.

• Hammer, chip, and grind work pieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.

• Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, and presses.

Physical Job Demands:

• At least two times a day carry a 50lb bucket of tools and supplies to and from job site, including but not limited to, walking up to 500', climbing ladders / stairs, and crawling through 34" inner bottoms and through an 18"x24" lightening hole.

• Approximately two times a day pull 50lbs tools and equipment 50' up the side of the boat by using the hand of hand technique.

• Frequently utilize Grinder / Torch / Welder, including in confined space, by lifting 14lbs from the floor, carrying 50', and pushing up to 20lbs of force overhead, while kneeling and lying in different positions including 34" inner bottoms.

• At least once a day position welding feeders at the job site by lifting 50lbs from the floor, carrying for up to 100', up a flight of stairs, through 18"x24" lightening hole and over 36" frames.

• Occasionally pull hoses to job site including climbing over framing with tooling to access job site by lifting 10lbs from the floor, stepping over 36" frames, walking 3', crawling through lightening holes, and walking 25' to site.

• Occasionally utilize Chain Jack, Porta Pull, and Porta Power to position components for welding by lifting 48lbs from floor, hooking on a 72" pad eye, and pushing / pulling up to 150lbs of force.

• Regularly utilize various sized hammers by lifting 5lbs from the floor, utilizing in an overhead position or squatting / kneeling with both hands at a 20lb grip.

• Occasionally lift from the floor and carry 65lb strong backs and 12x12 blocks 15' and place on the floor.

• Approximately once a day carry a lightening hole cut out by lifting 43lbs and carrying up to 20'.

• Approximately three times a day take steel plate from the deck to the repair site by lifting 60lbs of steel and carrying it 100' including up / down stairs, over 36" framing, and through 18"x27" lightening holes.

• Fairing the bilge for bolting clips by lifting 22lbs and reaching over a 48" ledge.

• Utilize small tools to manipulate small parts for installation and/or repair by gripping / pinching with 10lbs of force.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

• Knowledge of materials and methods involved in construction and repair

• Ability to read basic blueprint reading

• Knowledge of how to read a tape measure

• A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision on an 8 for 8 basis

• Ability to work in inclement weather

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience preferred

• Prior shipyard experience a plus

• Bilingual language skills (oral & written) a plus

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction / repair

Pay Details: $26.50 to $29.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance