SHIPFITTER JOURNEYMAN NBB

NBBB has been building boats on beautiful Whidbey Island since 1964. We are in Freeland, WA where we produce state-of-the-art vessels, tugs, ferries, fire boats, fishing vessels, barges, dinner boats, along with many other sophisticated ships. We are seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Technician who will service the shipyard facilities and maintenance related needs including but not limited to oversight, administration and execution of company's stormwater management system, yard electrical system, air and gas systems, plumbing systems, structural building repair and maintenance and light construction projects to ensure smooth operation of production facilities. We are now seeking a Shipfitter, who will work primarily in fabrication, assembly, subassembly, and final erection of all structural components on marine vessels including hulls, superstructures, masts, pilot house, and engine rooms. What You will Do * Fabricate, form, and fit metal structures to build structural elements of marine vessels during all phases of construction and rebuilds. * Perform job functions in a variety of environments including fabrication shop, modular jigs, or on finished assembly. * Layout, cut, form, prepare, and perform final assembly * Use a variety of power and hand tools including grinder, level, and tape measure. * Lay out and build jigs for building modules and superstructures. * Work from standard and metric engineering drawings. * Tack and perform minor welding with MiG and Arc Welding processes. * Use a variety of metal forming equipment such as sheers, band saws, rollers, and possibly press breaks. * Use Oxygen/Propane cutting torches and plasma cutters. * Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve. * Always embrace ESR safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping * Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervisors. * Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles. * Other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting start-up work environment. * Ability to pass company pre-employment screens in background check, drug test, and physical skills test.

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