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Bilingual Fitter Lead - Fabrication Yard.

Gulf Island Shipyards

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Houma, LA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Description

Main Purpose:

To perform job functions required and/or assigned in the fabrication of iron as steel structures in accordance with the contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/fitting procedures and established ISO/QC program standards.


Essential Functions:

  • Follow written and/or verbal instructions with little or no supervision.
  • Read and interpret blueprint and specification schedules.
  • Perform mathematical calculations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, angles, etc., 
  •  Measure, cut, fit, and/or install iron and steel braces, beams, plates, pipe, etc., in accordance to blueprint and job specifications schedules.
  • Follow fitting procedures and principles used in the fabrication of offshore jackets, decks, heliports, production facilities, etc.
  • Perform other related job duties as assigned in a safe and efficient manner; also, see physical requirements.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.



Requirements

  

Physical Requirements:

  •  Standing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.
  •  Walking: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.
  • Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping- These physical requirements are essential job functions.
  • Pushing and Pulling- These physical requirements are essential job functions.
  • Reaching, forward, and overhead are essential job functions /physical requirements.
  • Climbing: This is an essential job function /physical requirement.
  • Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing are all considered regular physical duties/requirements and would be needed/required to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently.
  • Lifting - employees must lift 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds.

Job Requirements:

  • Must speak Fluent English and Spanish
  • Must have a minimum of 3 Years of experience and be able to successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a written and practical fitter test.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
  • Must be able to pass a background check.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 

Desirable Experience/Training:

Highschool diploma or GED.


Tools and Equipment Used:

Fitters must have knowledge of and use cutting torches, measuring tapes, calculators, levels, man-lifts and/or high-reach equipment, welding machines, chipping hammers, pressure chippers, power grinders, etc. Must be able to read and write.
 

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.


Benefits Offered:


Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


      

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.