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Structural Fitter

Southwest Shipyard Lp

Houston, TX 77012

OnsiteBilingual PreferredHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
Minimum one year experience as a structural fitter (shipyard experience preferred, but not required)
Be able to perform simple paper work as required for filling out forms and logs.
Must have good judgment skills and work initiative, taking good directions from Supervisor/Manager.
Understanding of company Quality, Environmental & Safety manual and procedures described therein.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Must have good communication skills and leadership ability, English & Spanish (Bi-lingual required).
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.
This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time.
Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
Climbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying heights.
Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print.
Applying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware.