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Steel Shipfitting Supervisor
Steel Ship Fitting Supervisor
St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.
Position Summary
The Steel Ship Fitting Supervisor will act as the subject matter expert (SME) for the ship fitting operations in the shipyard. They will also delegate and assign the workload daily for their team. They will be responsible for training and mentoring new team members. They will act as the supervisor for Ship fitting in the absence of the ship fitting supervisor.
Responsibilities
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand O (Occasionally) Walk O (Occasionally)
10 lbs or less F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
Sit F (Frequently) Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally) Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Climb O (Occasionally) Crawl O (Occasionally) Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) Bend O (Occasionally)
21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Push/Pull
12 lbs or less N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable) 26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Sense of Sound (hear alarms and radios)
Sense of Touch
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor Environment/Office Environment/Heated/Air Conditioned
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
Please complete Employment Application http://www.stjohnsshipbuilding.com/uploads/files/Employment-Application.pdf
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.
Position Summary
The Steel Ship Fitting Supervisor will act as the subject matter expert (SME) for the ship fitting operations in the shipyard. They will also delegate and assign the workload daily for their team. They will be responsible for training and mentoring new team members. They will act as the supervisor for Ship fitting in the absence of the ship fitting supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Assign and delegate the daily workload for their team.
- ACT as the Subject Matter Expert for ship fitting.
- Train and mentor new hires assigned to their team
- Determines appropriate procedures required to accomplish technical requirements of each job and report back to the Manager of Trades
- Assure team complies with all organizational compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and state, local and federal regulations.
- Responsible for the integration, alignment and execution of duties
- Monitor crews and verify work is completed according to project blueprints
- Examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
- Review engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences.
- Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
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Other miscellaneous duties may be required.
- 5 or more years of related experience required.
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawing and blueprints
- Strong knowledge of shipbuilding materials, tools, and fabrication techniques
- Skilled in layout, fitting, and assembly of metal components
- Familiarity with welding processes and ability to direct welders as needed
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Ability to train, mentor, and motivate team members.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
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MUST HAVE SHIP FITTING EXPERIENCE.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
- Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
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Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
- Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
- Company Match 401K
- Paid holidays
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Personal and Vacation time
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand O (Occasionally) Walk O (Occasionally)
10 lbs or less F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
Sit F (Frequently) Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally) Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Climb O (Occasionally) Crawl O (Occasionally) Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) Bend O (Occasionally)
21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Push/Pull
12 lbs or less N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable) 26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Sense of Sound (hear alarms and radios)
Sense of Touch
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor Environment/Office Environment/Heated/Air Conditioned
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
Please complete Employment Application http://www.stjohnsshipbuilding.com/uploads/files/Employment-Application.pdf
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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