U.S. Coast Guard

Overview

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Industrial Department, Structural Group in Baltimore, MD. The role involves performing journeyman ship fitting and fabricating tasks for the construction, repair, maintenance, overhaul, and conversion of various marine craft and vessels.

Responsibilities

• Identify different types of metals and alloys and determine thickness and proper grade.
• Develop templates, layout, and fabricate sub assemblies including shell plates, frames, bulkheads, deck beams, superstructures, foundations, ladders, pipe rails, and rudders.
• Use plasma arc and oxy-acetylene torch for burning, flushing, and heating material.
• Use lifting eyes, chain falls, overhead cranes, slings, chains, and other lifting gear to move material.
• Perform journeyman tack-welding tasks in the 3F and 4F positions using SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW equipment.
• Complete mandatory training and other necessary training for success in the position.