Job Description
Position Summary:
Bollinger Shipyard in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Heat Straightener responsible for preparing and ensuring the straightness of structural metal components according to blueprint specifications. This full-time, non-executive role requires the use of hand tools and heat shrinking equipment to shape and straighten metal workpieces, contributing to the precision and quality of shipbuilding operations. The Heat Straightener will report directly to the Foreman.
Key Responsibilities:
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Locate and mark frames and longitudinal positions
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Shape steel using tack welding clips and brackets
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Bend, flange, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts using a heat shrinking torch and water wand
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Line and spot heat deck panels as needed
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Straighten doors and bulkheads using hand tools
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Roll workpieces on flat surfaces or rotate them between centers to detect irregularities visually or with Bridge Cam and Gap gauges
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Measure straightened workpieces for conformance using straightedges, micrometers, and calipers
Qualifications:
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Knowledge of blueprints and drawings
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Ability to operate a shrinking torch and water wand
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Ability to straighten decks, bulkheads, doors, and tee beams
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Knowledge of metal properties
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Prior experience as a Shipfitter and/or Heat Straightener preferred
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Previous shipbuilding industry experience or equivalent combination of experience and training
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
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Handling heavy metal components
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Use of hand tools and heat equipment
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Visual inspection and physical manipulation of metal parts
Reporting:
Reports directly to Foreman
Location:
Pascagoula, MS, US
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