Title:

• Responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of vessel or craft and industrial plant
• equipment cognizant to A-06 Port Operations and all related structural work, including but not limited to:
• a) Repair, removal, fabrication and installation of piping, production welding of hull plating and
• various structures.
• b) Electric arc, oxy-acetylene or other gaseous welding or brazing processes necessary for structural
• repairs and fabrications, including manual, semi-automatic arc or gas welding methods (MIG or TIG) or combination of both.
• c) Cutting, beveling and gauging ferrous and non-ferrous metals using manual, semi-automatic arc
• and gas flame equipment.
• d) Layouts, fabrication of jigs, forms and work patterns during structural repairs, fabrications and installations.
• e) Reading and interpreting blueprints and developing sketches as work guide.
• f) Identifying metal or work piece characteristics and use of applicable repair/replacement material, electrode or fillers.
• g) Ultrasonic Test Inspection and Non-Destructive Test by Dye-Penetrant or other applicable methods, as required in the inspection and performance of work.
• h) Performance of assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boats, crafts and IPEs, compliant with US Navy 3M System.
• i) Support to maintenance and repairs of Syncrolift Shiplift & Transfer System.
• Maintains awareness to safety requirements and all work areas clean and in good housekeeping.
• Performs other duties as required to support contract requirements of A-06.

Basic Qualifications

• Familiar in structural system of U.S. Navy ships and/or commercial vessels.
• Knowledge in blueprint reading, shop mathematics, structural fabrications and shipboard welding processes.
• Must speak, read, and understand English language, both orally and in writing.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Holder of a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING

• Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship Maintenance and Material Management (3M) System.
• Trade School training in Welding Technology, shop mathematics, metal working and mechanical drawing. ABS Welder Certification is preferred but not necessary.

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate and vocational course related to Welding Technology.
• Formal schooling/training/apprenticeship course in Shipboard, Marine, or ABS Welding Technology is preferred but not necessary.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of four (4) year experience as Shipfitter journeyman or Marine Welder in Naval Ship Repair
  Facility or commercial shipyard/Industries.