LEAD Technical

Salary: $38.00

As a leading national skilled trade organization, we have the resources to help you maximize the skills you’ve developed and to contribute positively to your trade.

LEAD offers great benefits such as paid holidays* and paid sick leave* ( * subject to eligibility requirements) and allows you to CHOOSE how and where you utilize your hard-won skills, along with the opportunity to grow your experience level.  Your team at LEAD want you to have a great fit at a company that values your contributions.  

What are you working toward?

Based on your work ethic, development and dedication to your role, with support from your local branch and job-site leadership, you will develop and strengthen your skill sets
 
We are seeking Shipfitter to become part of our team!
 
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Accurately interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine the layout, dimensions and placement of structural components on the ship. 
  • Cut, shape and form steel plates and structural shapes using cutting torches, grinders and other metalworking tools. 
  • Precisely measure and mark locations on the ship’s hull and interior to ensure proper alignment and fit components. 
  • Position, align and tack weld metal components together to build sub assemblies and install them on the ship. 
  • Perform welding operations to join metal parts, often requiring proficiency in various welding techniques and processes.  
  • Utilize measuring tools like levels, squares and plumb bobs to ensure accurate alignment and positioning of components. 
Requirements for this role include:
  • Candidates must have at least 4 years of machinist experience.
  • Must have knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items for the position and trade. 
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic geometry. 
  • Proficient in various welding techniques and processes and in different positions.  
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches.  
Please contact Tony at 888 929 0213 or Aaron at 951 906 5210. 

LEAD is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.  

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box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-family:'Times New Roman';" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: inherit;'><strong fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Please contact&nbsp;</strong></span><span fr-original-style="font-family:'Times New Roman';" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: inherit;'><strong fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Tony at 888 929 0213 or Aaron at 951 906 5210.&nbsp;</strong></span></div><div fr-original-style="font-size:13px;" style="font-size: 13px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"></div><div fr-original-style="font-size:13px;" style="font-size: 13px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-family:'Times New Roman';" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; 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