Steel Fitter

Position Summary: This position is responsible for steel fitting equipment, parts, interiors and exteriors of ships, and shipyard buildings at our vast, 63-acre facility.

Detailed Description:

• Follow directions with intermittent supervision and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to plan work.
• Lay out, measure, and verify materials and work pieces using squares, rulers, tapes, and marking tools.
• Align, fit, position, and secure parts manually or with hoists/cranes, using clamps, jacks, and braces.
• Set up and operate fabricating equipment (brakes, rolls, shears, torches, grinders, drill presses) to cut, form, and assemble metal components.
• Tack-weld, weld, grind, cut bevels, and finish parts, including straightening or correcting warped components.
• Move and assemble large units, erecting ladders/scaffolding and constructing templates/fixtures as needed.
• Inspect work for conformance, diagnose issues, and troubleshoot equipment and process problems.
• Maintain proper storage and care of tools and equipment and perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate essential physical and cognitive abilities (steady hands, close vision, coordination, spatial reasoning, stamina).
• Maintain reliable attendance, follow all safety, environmental, and organizational policies, and perform energetic waterfront work.

Physical Job Demands:

• Carry 50 lb tool buckets up to 500', including stairs, ladders, 34" spaces, and 18"x24" lightening holes.
• Pull 50 lb loads 50' vertically using a hand-over-hand technique (twice daily).
• Use grinders, torches, and welders in confined spaces with 14 lb lifts and 20 lb overhead force.
• Lift and carry 50 lb welding feeders up to 100', navigating stairs, 36" frames, and tight openings.
• Pull hoses to job sites, climbing over 36" framing and crawling through lightening holes.
• Operate chain jacks, porta pulls, and porta power, lifting 48 lbs and pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Use hammers overhead or while kneeling/squatting with up to a 20 lb grip.
• Lift and carry 65 lb strong backs and 12x12 blocks as needed.
• Move 43--60 lb materials (cutouts and steel plates) daily over distances up to 100' with obstacles.
• Perform fine-tool tasks requiring up to 10 lbs grip/pinch, plus bilge fairing with 22 lb lifts and 48"

Core Competencies:

• Action Oriented -- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Drives Results -- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Optimizes Work Processes (Quality & Continuous Improvement) -- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of materials and methods involved in construction and repair
• Ability to read basic blueprint reading
• Knowledge of how to read a tape measure
• A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision on an 8 for 8 basis
• Ability to work in inclement weather

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience preferred
• Prior shipyard experience a plus
• Bilingual language skills (oral & written) a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction / repair

Company Overview:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1918, we currently exist as an industry leader in new construction, repair, and major conversions. The FBS portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges and dredging support equipment, and offshore supply vessels along with specializing in Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

Our mission is to build, repair and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service and defend our nation and the world.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, email our Human Resources Department at Bayshipb.