Sabio Technical Solutions, LLC.

Shipfitter 1st Class

Who We Are:

Founded in 2023, Sabio Technical Solutions, LLC. is an innovative information technology solution provider. As a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), our performance standard is "excellence," with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products. We are guided by our core values of honesty, relationships, teamwork, loyalty, and the importance of others.

Job Title: Shipfitter 1st Class

Job Description: Repairs, modifies, installs, and dismantles various shipboard hulls, bulkheads, or decks. Designs and fabricates complex fixtures and jigs.

Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Assistant Foreman/Supervisor
• Reads and understands PPE Policy
• Ensures that all Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded
• Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of shop equipment prior to commencing the operations
• Lays out material prior to performing cutting/fitting operations to prevent possible errors
• Fabricates parts to close tolerances ensuring finish requirements of the drawings are achieved
• Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
• Ensures all tools listed on the “Required Tools List” are available for use within two weeks of employment
• Ensures that all requirements of the Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and/or other guidance given by management
• Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g., QA packages steps, RECs, CWPs, FWPs, TGIs etc.) required completing the production operations
• Notifies Foreman of unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e., repair, modification, etc.)
• Reads and understands complex terminology, blueprints, drawings, and schematics to plan installation, modification, or repair prior to commencing the process
• Fabricates and installs fixtures, jigs, supports and targets to ensure proper alignment during welding processes
• Determines fit-up requirements for a wide range of structural components in accordance with required technical drawings, manuals, and instructions
• Installs complex deck, hull, and bulkhead systems IAW required technical drawings, manuals, and instructions
• Designs, fabricates, and installs complex fixtures, jigs and targets to ensure proper alignment during welding/ brazing procedures
• Determines size and material requirements for system modification or installation
• Ensures control and assumes responsibility for contractor and Government furnished materials
• Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading
• Travel and overtime are required
• Work outside specific trade skill is required
• Will provide mentoring to junior craftsman

Job Location: Newport News, VA

Type position: Part-Time

Experience Required:

• High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with Shipfitting practices in a repair department or shipyard
• Knowledge and practical skills tests required
• 8 years of experience as a shipfitter
• Understands and performs the setup, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel torches
• Ability to read a ruler/tape measure
• Ability to use lay-out tools such as tool scales, squares, combination squares, trammel points
• Ability to properly prepare structural components for post assembly welding by performing end preparations such as beveling, grinding, etc.
• Must be able to understand and perform the set-up, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel torches
• Has more advanced knowledge of the following: shipboard plate (hull, deck, bulkhead) systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments, and material requirements), blueprint reading and interpretation, MILSPEC requirements
• Understands fitting of structural components using dogs, wedges, strong-backs, etc.
• Must be able to fit structural components to close tolerance requirements to prevent increased welding to bridge gaps
• Ability to fabricate and install components as directed by Technical Work documents
• Ability to fabricate molds/templates for structural forming including plate rolling with multiple offsets
• Must have Welding qualifications (GTAW/SMAW)
• Must have the ability to gain access to military bases and various government facilities
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English

Security Clearance: None

Benefits:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision

· Short Term Disability (SimIS provides Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost to you)

· Life Insurance

· 401(k) Savings Plan

· Tuition Assistance Program

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· 11 Holidays each year

· Sabio Technical Solutions, LLC. is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer

** The job description and experience listed are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities and skills required. Company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove responsibilities and assign other duties as necessary.**

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $29.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person