Shipfitter jobs in Aurora, CO

Shipfitter lays-out and fabricates metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames within the hull of ship for riveting or welding. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Shipfitter is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Shipfitter performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Shipfitter (FT)
  • AAA USA
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • *********Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Marinette, WI *****
    • Paid lodging 
    • Weekly Per Diem
    • Long and Short-Term Contracts
    • Immediate placement
    Position Summary:
    AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Marinette, Wisconsin that is a leading US shipbuilder active in the naval and commercial sector. This company is a specialist in the construction, repair, and conversion of Coast Guard and commercial vessels including ATBs and OSVs.

    The Shipfitter is responsible for general assembly of steel or aluminum ships through welding using electric, gas, arc and other welding equipment. Determines proper equipment to be used and inspects, tests and repairs work pieces accordingly.

    Essential Functions:
    • Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, plum bob, auto level, transit, go-no-go gauge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. 
    • Cuts work piece, using powered saws, gas torch, oxi-fuel, and plasma torch.
    • Installs or repairs decks, bulkheads, and tank linings.
    • Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. 
    • Prepare and inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
    • Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
    • Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. 
    • Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
    • Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
    • Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
    • Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. 
    • Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
    Requirements:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required 
    • One year of Shipfitter experience.
    • Weld Certificate from technical school preferred (this requirement can also be met with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.)
    • Must have experience setting up, troubleshooting, and utilizing weld machines.
    • Must have experience laying out and measuring utilizing the metric system.
    • Must have experience working with blueprints.
    • Must have experience working with hand tools.
    • Must have experience working with overhead cranes to include safe rigging of equipment to be lifted.
    • Must be able to work at heights.
    • Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
    • Must be available to work all 3 shifts, and weekends as required.
    • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
    • Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces.
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Building Maintenance Lead
  • Real Estate Personnel, Inc.
  • Aurora, CO
  • Our progressive, growing, thriving client is looking for a dynamic Building Maintenance Lead who has commercial engineer...
  • 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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CNC Saw Operator
  • PrideStaff
  • Aurora, CO
  • Job Description Job Description CNC Saw Operator: Pay - $19-21/hr., Depending on Experience Location - Aurora, CO 80011 ...
  • 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Journeyman Electrician / Manager
  • Commercial Service Electricians
  • Aurora, CO
  • Job Description Job Description Electrical Service Manager - Wheat Ridge, CO We are looking for a Service Manager to joi...
  • 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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HVAC Service Tech - ARS of Colorado
  • ARS/ Rescue Rooter (Denver)
  • Aurora, CO
  • Job Description Job Description Overview Come join a winning HVAC TEAM! Now is the time to apply! ARS Rescue Rooter is s...
  • 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Electrician
  • Tradesmen International, Inc.
  • Aurora, CO
  • **Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring skilled **Journeyman Electricians** for projects locat...
  • 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Maintenance Technician - Full Time
  • Percy
  • Aurora, CO
  • Job Description Job Description At Percy, we're building new ways to help people find meaningful work at some of the bes...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Installation Technician
  • Insight Global
  • Aurora, CO
  • Title: Install Technician Duration: 6-month Contract to Hire Hours: Mon-Fri or Tue -Sat Location: Aurora, CO Pay Rate: $...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Building Maintenance Lead
  • Real Estate Personnel Inc.
  • Aurora, CO
  • Our progressive, growing, thriving client is looking for a dynamic Building Maintenance Lead who has commercial engineer...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Aurora, Colorado

Aurora (/əˈroʊrə/, /əˈrɔːrə/) is a Home Rule Municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado, spanning Arapahoe and Adams counties, with the extreme southeastern portion of the city extending into Douglas County. Aurora is one of the principal cities of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (Metro Denver). The city's population was 325,078 in the 2010 census, which made it the third most populous city in the state of Colorado and the 54th most populous city in the United States. The Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated population of 2,645,...
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