Job Description
Position Summary: St. Johns Shipbuilding, situated in Palatka, FL, is in search of a versatile Fabrication Specialist to join our team. The role requires expertise in fabricating various components critical to the construction and repair of our ships and the candidate will be essential in delivering high-quality craftsmanship in line with our shipbuilding standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to fabricate metal structures and components.
- Employ cutting, bending, shaping, and welding techniques to create parts as per project requirements.
- Assess materials and choose appropriate fabrication methods to ensure structural integrity.
- Coordinate with the design and engineering teams to resolve any fabrication challenges.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting efficiency enhancements.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Experience in a similar fabrication role within the maritime or heavy manufacturing industry.
- Proficient with welding techniques and metalworking tools, including CNC machinery.
- Strong attention to detail and dedication to meeting high-quality manufacturing standards.
- Capable of multitasking and managing time effectively to meet production deadlines.
Location: Palatka, FL, USA
Experience Required: Candidates should have a solid background in industrial fabrication with proven experience in metalworking and welding tasks.
Experience
We are located on the Southeast Coast with excellent access to all of the Mid Atlantic and New England as well as the Caribbean and Gulf Coast. Our facility sits on a beautiful, partially wooded site along the St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida approximately 68 miles south of Jacksonville, Fla., at marker 31. The St. Johns River is easily accessible to the Intracoastal Waterway and open to the Atlantic Ocean at Jacksonville, Florida.
We offer a 850 ton dry dock, a crane capacity of 500 tons, 2,400 feet of water frontage with over 900 feet of bulkhead including a 400-ft launch basin, two rail launch systems, a 425-ft by 75-ft fabrication shop as well as complete carpentry, electrical and machine shops.