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At Northrop Grumman, your expertise will make a significant impact on the aerospace, defense and technology industries. We develop advanced products and solutions for commercial, military and government clients. Join our team of mechanics, welders, operators, engineers, and other specialists – you’ll be working with us to define the future. Bachelor’s degree required. Top-secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Date: 11/09/2009
Location: Avondale, LA
Shipfitter – 189042
Shipfitters are responsible for the use of various tools and equipment in the fabrication, assemble and erection of metal parts for the construction of modular units utilized in the various stages of the building of a marine vessel.

Basic Qualification:

Basic reading and writing skills along with that of basic math. Capable of operating a grinder and passing a M2 tack welding assessment. Able to read a tape measure (standard and metric); have experience in the use of a hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jacks along with chain falls and come-a-longs; familiar with hand tools such as combination squares, framing squares, hand levels and plumb bobs used in the marine and construction environments; capable of utilizing various beveling and burning equipment; have knowledge of basic blue prints and flame gouging; able to fit flat butt with little or no supervision.

Preferred Experience: Knowledge of setting and erecting units; knowledge of the use of Datum Lines, Line Heating and Flame Straightening Techniques; familiar with Fit Up and Alignment Tolerances; have knowledge of hooking and rigging procedures and the operation of aerial platform and platen cranes; capable of utilizing a Transit Surveying Instrument. Advanced blue print reading skills; 3-5 years of marine, shipbuilding or construction experience
MULTIPLE POSITIONS.