The 1st Class Outfitter plays a crucial role in assembling and maintaining ships to ensure they are seaworthy and safe for navigation. Their work will involve using a variety of tools and equipment to integrate various parts of a vessel into a unified and functional structure. This role is critical for ensuring that vessels can safely navigate the waters they travel on, with a focus on precision and quality in every aspect of the shipbuilding process.

Full Time Position: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM and Friday, 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembly and Construction:
  • Assemble and integrate various ship components to create a cohesive vessel.
  • Install wooden decks, bulkheads, and interior partitions.
  • Secure steel plates to the hull for protection against damage.
• Material Handling and Inspection:
  • Inspect materials for proper size and shape before cutting.
  • Cut, shape, and assemble metal parts according to engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Mechanical Installation:
  • Install and repair mechanical equipment including plumbing pipes, electrical wiring, engines, steering mechanisms, and propellers.
  • Use tools such as welding machines and saws to install decks and other surfaces.
• Measurement and Precision:
  • Accurately measure materials to ensure correct dimensions before installation.

• Proficiency in using tools and equipment for shipbuilding and repair.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience in installing and maintaining mechanical systems and structural components.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently within set schedules.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional technical training or certification in welding, fabrication, or shipbuilding preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and push heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to conduct production in confined spaces.
• Physical agility and dexterity to perform tasks such as bending, squatting, stooping, crawling and kneeling.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions and environments, including both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to conduct production from heights greater than five feet while working from manlifts and wearing the proper PPE such as fall arrest systems.
• Ability to climb ladders and transverse stairs when needed.
• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.

Work Environment:

· The employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee could be exposed to environments that have high noise levels.

Safety:

· Must comply with company, state, federal, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing job tasks as assigned by leadership.