Join Our Team as a Shipfitter! Location: Pascagoula, MS Company: NSC Staffing
NSC Staffing is seeking experienced Shipfitters to join our team in the Pascagoula, MS area. If you have 2-10 years of experience as a Shipfitter Journeyperson and are ready to take on exciting projects, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities: As a Shipfitter, you will perform steel and aluminum structural work on various marine vessels, including U.S. Naval Vessels, Military Sealift Command, and commercial ships. This role involves:
- Conducting repairs and modernization work with minimal supervision.
- Utilized solid mechanical aptitude and adhered to detailed job specifications.
- Reading blueprints, interpreting drawings, and measuring accurately.
- Fabricating templates and installing structures according to specifications.
Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you should possess:
- Strong comprehension of instructions, drawings, and correspondence.
- In-depth understanding of ship repair terminology and compartment location nomenclature.
- Physical capability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Ability to write clear Condition Found Reports (CFR) detailing the ship's material condition and recommended actions.
- Effective communication skills for conveying job-related information to supervisors and team members.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural drawings, including weld symbols and Navy damage control diagrams.
- Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, and installing perpendiculars on ships.
- Proficiency with oxy-acetylene torch cutting and washing.
- Welding experience in SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW techniques.
- Safely operate hand and power tools, including grinders, saws, and drills.
- Knowledge of structural shop fabrication equipment like shears, punches, and brakes.
- Understanding of the aluminum 5XXX process.
- Strong mathematical skills for measurements using both US customary and metric systems.
- Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
- 3 years' shipyard experience required.
- Fit and tacking test
Why Work With NSC Staffing? At NSC Staffing, we pride ourselves on being a leading staffing firm dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities. We are committed to quality, safety, and building long-term relationships with our clients and employees.
Benefits of Joining NSC Staffing: - Competitive pay:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit or Global Cash Card option
- Long-term job opportunities
- Referral bonuses for qualified candidates
- OSHA training and certification
NSC Staffing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE AA/M/F/V/D) and maintains a drug-free workplace. We believe in community service and resource stewardship, and we strive to enhance the quality of life for our employees.
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