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