FABRICATORS-
Experience and knowledge as a fabricator in new ship construction or repair to fit all manner of ship structural parts, including tack welding of hull plates and equipment foundations. Knowledge to read and understand complex ship construction or repair drawings, sketches and documents associated with fabrication. As a minimum, the ability to understand weld symbols, shapes, datum lines, reference lines, comprehend basic math and fit x-ray joints. Experience and knowledge to rig assemblies into place, including placing hoist cables and chain falls and to work in confined spaces. Experience and knowledge of Regulatory Body Rules, Military Specifications and Good Shipbuilding Practices.
WELDERS-
Experience and knowledge to perform welding using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in the 2G, 3G and 6G positions associated with new ship construction or repair on steel and aluminum vessels; Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes on new ship construction or repair on steel and aluminum vessels. Experience and knowledge to perform mirror welding in confined areas. Ability to set up jobs including caring of equipment and materials.
PIPEFITTERS
– Ability to read and understand piping diagram. Ability to make templates to fabricate pipes to replace existing ones. Knowledge various pipe codes and practices. Capable of making gaskets etc. Knowledge of flushing / testing of pipe lines.
SHIP ELECTRICIANS
– Experience and knowledge to perform installation, repair and testing of ship board electrical systems such as deck equipment, power distribution, intercommunication, electronics, navigation, weapons and lighting systems on Military and Commercial vessels. Experience and knowledge to read and understand drawings, wiring tables, wiring schematics, documents and sketches associated with electrical systems. Experience and knowledge to use standard electrical test equipment such as Meggers, Flukes, Amp Meters, Multi-Function Volt-Ohm-Meters, Decade Boxes, Power Supplies, Stroba Tacks, Phase Rotator and Frequency Generator
MILLWRIGHTS –
Responsible for installing and aligning rotating equipment throughout the ship, including Main and Auxiliary Diesel Engines, Hydraulics and various pumps and pump motors. Knowledgeable in removing and installing shaft, rudders, capstans, anchor drives, air conditioning compressors and equipment (including Freon system), valves (valve overhaul of oil and hull valves, bottom gate valves), mast, antennas, sea water and chill water systems, as well as lube oil pumps, gauges and systems. Experienced in marine air-conditioning and refrigerant plants. Must be able to take apart and rebuild refrigerant and air compressors. With certificates of training in proper handling and disposal of Freon. Able to read complete drawings with at least 4 years commercial/naval experience.
BLASTERS/PAINTERS
–Experience and knowledge in preparing areas (scraping of barnacles, dislodging of tanks, degreasing etc.) for blasting and painting, grit or sand blasting and painting of external, internal and confined areas on steel and aluminum vessels, use of high pressure water blast machines, vacuum blaster, blasting pot, airless spray and conventional spray, roller and conventional brush, dew point indicator, and wet and dry mill thickness gauges, and mixing various paints, pot life and curing time
Experience and knowledge to perform carpentry or joinery works such as the use of hand tools, power tools, fabrication and installation of wooden furniture, wall panel, plexiglass, trim and finishing items. Installation of formica and application of stains/polish/waxing on board vessels, conventional spray and rollers
INSULATORS
–Experience of three years or more in marine industrial insulating (fiber glass board, piping and padding made of materials such as calcium silicate and fiber glass) Able to carry at least 40 pounds of materials and wear a respirator.
SHEET METAL WORKERS–
Experience basic sheet metal layouts of air ducts, off-set and regular transitions and calculates sheet metal bending allowances
SCAFFOLDERS–
Experience in building or dismantling scaffoldings structures to provide safe working platforms. Able to read drawings for requirements or instructions from the supervisors. Assemble and fit together steel pipes, support beams, braces and clamps to support scaffoldings.
RIGGERS–
Able to communicate with different equipment operators with knowledge of various hand signals and safety. Can independently erect portable scaffoldings and sling various equipment or materials without causing damage.