Student Pipefitter (2nd and 3rd Shift)

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift:                               2nd & 3rd

Security Clearance:      No Clearance

 

 

 

Who We Are

 

General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics NASSCO traces its beginnings to the industrial heart of San Diego, along the working waterfront of beautiful and historic San Diego Bay. The company has been designing and building ships in San Diego’s industrial corridor since 1960 and is the largest full service shipyard on the West Coast of the United States.

 

Who Are We Looking For

 

• Hard-working and motivated individual
• Interested in ship-building manufacturing industry
• Works well in teams
• Enjoys working with their hands
• Interested in a training program and enjoys learning new skills
• Interested in learning a new trade
• Interested in training and/or advancing their career

 

Summary

 

• Student position encompasses 8 weeks of paid hands on training in specified trade.
• Welds assembly plating as specified by NASSCO and Navy Standards.
• Able to follow written/oral instructions.
• Welds fabricated cast or forged components according to specifications knowledge of welding characteristics of metal.
• After training, students will go through step progressions based on skill and ability in order to progress to Journeyman.

 

Essential Job Tasks

 

• Training is focused on the ability to weld various sizes and shapes of metal objects such as pipe, channel iron, tanks, structural forms, plate metal, sheet metal, etc. not involving high pressure.
• Welds parts in position for fabrication of vessels, tanks or other structural assemblies.
• Uses carbon electrodes to cut, shape, and groove metal.
• May prepare workplace for welding by cleaning and/or preheating.
• Examines weld sizes of weld beads.
• Working knowledge of different metals and alloys commonly welded, various electrode types and sizes and accepted procedures and practices used in all types of welding.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs.

• Students will learn to weld in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
• Successful completion of NASSCO training program.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

 

Qualification Standards

 

• High school education/equivalent preferred.
• Must have the mechanical and technical knowledge and skill to perform operator maintenance on all equipment pertinent to the position.
• Must be able to work from procedure and other specifications.
• Knowledge of Navy and Commercial standards is helpful.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and to communicate effectively (in English) required.
• Must show at least two years of continuous, stable and verifiable employment, and/or training.

 

Physical/Mental Involvement

 

• Excellent eye hand coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Must have problem solving skills.
• Must have a good understanding of math and measurements.
• Must have 20/20 OR correctable vision and color vision.
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility and versatility with respect to work tasks
• Must possess observation skills, ability to respond quickly, good judgment and on-going safety awareness
• Frequent carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, manual dexterity, reaching, seeing, hearing, occasional kneeling, reclining and finger dexterity.
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