Sr Shipfitter

Sr Shipfitter Description # About This RoleWe believe people should love what they do /- in this role, you will be responsible for: * Performing the duties of a Senior Structural Fitter/Shipfitter daily/. * Job duties include but are not limited to measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming, drilling, assembling, aligning, troubleshooting and repairing assorted structures /(aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc/./)/. * Must be an independent worker, focused on accurate first/-time completion, efficient and on/-time task execution, and capable of training others/. * Works from Engineering drawings, sketches, and written and verbal instructions/. * Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints, or other documents/. * Maintains records, forms, and logs as required/. * Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are: MIG welders, manual hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless and electric tools including porta power, come/-a/-long, clamps, hammers and mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes, and scales/. * Must be capable of handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc/. * Housekeeping of shop and work area /(keeping work area neat and clean/) daily/. * Must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness/. * May direct the activities or tasks of others, as assigned/. * Perform other job/-related duties as assigned/. Qualifications _Qualifications_ Minimum of 3/-5 years of related aluminum/shipyard experienceDemonstrated the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly/.Demonstrated skills based on the results of the written fabricating assessment/.Must be able to obtain Tack Weld Certification/.Must always be safety conscious /(wear proper PPE/)/. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions/.Basic computer skills/.Must be willing to work rotating shifts/.Ability to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator/.Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work/. * Basic math, reading and comprehension skills/. Note: Level will be determined based on relevant experience, scope of role, skills, and any on site assessments performed during the interview process/. Education Requirements: Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level /(or higher/) for ACT WorkKeys Certification /. Similar roles may include: Carpenter, construction apprentice or laborer, shop hand or technician, pipe fitter, welder, fabricator, tacker, rig hand, sheet metal installer, electrician apprentice/. Essential Physical Demand Requirements: Physical demands described have been validated by on/-site job analysis/. They are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this job/. The following information is a synopsis of key physical demand requirements determined from a detailed job analysis: Overview: Non/-Climate Controlled Environment /(Extreme Heat & Extreme Cold/); Elevated Heights; climbing; crawling; using ladders; stairs & ramps; frequent/prolonged lifting/(35 pounds single lift & 70 pounds team lift/); repetitive motion of different extremities, confined spaces; tight spaces; Radiographic Activity Environment; Magnetic Wave Environment; Working with Chemicals Postural: Must have the ability to move extremities and spine throughout an enough range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level/. Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required/. Dexterity : Must have good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials/. Cardiorespiratory Demand : Must have enough cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to perform medium work involving constant standing and walking, material handling and performing work in a hot, humid environment/. General Physical Activities : Include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant/reading, reaching, hearing, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs and balancing/. Physical Demand Level /- Medium : Must be able to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of Labor/. May be required to lift up to 35 pounds for a single person lift, and up to 70 pounds team lift/. EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex /(including pregnancy and sexual orientation/), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law/. Recruiting Company: Textron Systems Primary Location: US-Louisiana-New Orleans Job Function: Manufacturing Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Standard Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 08/27/2025, 11:00:00 PM Job Number: 335679

Created: 2025-09-23