Shipfitter Apprentice

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Role Title

Shipfitter Apprentice

Operating Division

Production

Location

Bayou La Batre , AL

Direct Manager

Structural Foreman

FLSA Status

Full-Time Non-Exempt

Position Purpose:

Roles at Birdon are defined to a certain extent, and our employees understand their key domains and what they’re setting out to achieve when they come on board. However, we don’t restrict people by their title or their function.

Team members do what they can with their skills and expertise to contribute to achieving the team’s goals. Everyone is supported to sense the environment around them, identify opportunities and problems, contribute insights and add value wherever they can across Birdon.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of experienced shipfitters to learn the trade.
• Assist in the layout, cutting, and preparation of materials (steel and aluminium).
• Learn to read and interpret blueprints and basic ship drawings
• Support the fit-up of structural components in alignment with project specifications.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, following safety protocols at all times.
• Assist in using measuring devices such as tape measures and other hand tools.
• Practice using power tools (grinders, saws, drills) under supervision.
• Participate in problem solving discussions and learn to recognize fit-up issues.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and take direction from experienced fitters and foremen.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Must be 18 years of age (exceptions may be allowed for individuals 17 years of age if a high school graduate or have a GED).
• Must have a high school diploma, or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency, or ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate at Silver Level.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program.
• Must be willing to learn and develop new skills in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have a strong work ethic, dependability, and teamworking skills.
• Must have interest in a career in shipbuilding and marine construction.

Relationships

The Shipfitter Apprentice will be based in Bayou La Batre , Alabama and report directly to the structural foremen . Birdon Superintendents and managers may provide additional direction and duties from time to time.

Working Conditions

• Position requires use of hand tools, reading, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, stooping, climbing, listening, working in confined spaces, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Position requires ability to work in a shipbuilding environment.
• Ability to lift packages, equipment, up to 50 lbs