Southwest Shipyard, LP

Overview

Southwest Shipyard, LP is a provider of various marine services including barge and boat repair, and is seeking a Structural Fitter responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing metal structures according to specifications. The company emphasizes quality, safety, and environmental excellence in its operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural fitter assignments as assigned.
• Work safe and maintain a safe working environment.
• Notify foreman or supervisor of any safety and/or structural issues as warranted.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit together fabricated structural steel plate according to customer specifications.
• Move parts into position manually or using hoists or cranes.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels using hand files, grinders, or cutting torches.
• Provide directions to welders for building up low spots or short pieces.
• Tack weld as necessary.
• Consult with foreman or supervisor regarding installation or repair problems.
• Attend safety meetings as required.

Requirements

• Must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
• Minimum one year experience as a structural fitter, shipyard experience preferred.
• Ability to perform simple paperwork for filling out forms and logs.
• Good judgment skills and work initiative.
• Understanding of company Quality, Environmental & Safety manual and procedures.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Good communication skills and leadership ability, bilingual in English & Spanish required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Work schedule varies by department and/or location.
• Day Shift: 6:00am - 3:30pm, Night Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am (Midnight).
• Overtime and/or weekend availability required.
• Location: Brady Island, 8502 Cypress St, Houston Tx 77012.