Shipwright

Job Responsibilities:

• Construct, repair, and maintain marine vessels in accordance with blueprints, ship plans, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
  
• Lay out and mark reference points, centerlines, and alignment locations on shipways, dry docks, and building docks using transits, levels, plump bobs, measuring tapes, and other instruments.
  
• Build and install keel blocks, bilge blocks, cradles, shoring, and support structures used during vessel construction, repair, and dry docking operations.
  
• Fabricate, fit, and install wooden structural components including furring pieces, aprons, uprights, framing, blocking, and other shipboard assemblies.
  
• Install and secure metal fittings, plates, bulkheads, and structural hardware to wooden vessel components using bolts, fasteners, braces, augers, mauls, wrenches, and other hand and power tools.
  
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble wood and other construction materials to precise specifications.
  
• Inspect structural components and completed work to ensure proper alignment, fit, and compliance with project requirements.
  
• Operate woodworking machinery, portable power tools, lifting equipment, and material handling equipment safely and effectively.
  
• Perform repair and replacement of damaged structural components during vessel maintenance and overhaul activities.
  
• Interpret work orders, blueprints, technical drawings, and written instructions to determine project requirements.
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following applicable safety regulations and procedures.
  
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all occupational safety and environmental requirements.
  
• Support dry dock operations, vessel launches, recoveries, and maintenance projects as assigned.
  
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
  
• Complete required documentation and report project progress to supervisors.
  
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.
  

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Five (5) years of experience as a Shipwright or in a related marine construction, carpentry, or ship repair trade preferred.
  
• Ability to determine appropriate tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete assigned work.
  
• Experience repairing and maintaining equipment and structural systems using hand and power tools.
  
• Valid driver’s license.
  
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
  
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
  
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
  
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in commercial shipyards, naval shipyards, or marine repair facilities.
  
• Strong manual skill and proficiency with woodworking and construction tools and machinery.
  
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, ship plans, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
  
• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce
  
• Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
  
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. Valid country driver’s license. and passport.
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Construct, repair, and maintain marine vessels in accordance with blueprints, ship plans, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
  
• Lay out and mark reference points, centerlines, and alignment locations on shipways, dry docks, and building docks using transits, levels, plump bobs, measuring tapes, and other instruments.
  
• Build and install keel blocks, bilge blocks, cradles, shoring, and support structures used during vessel construction, repair, and dry docking operations.
  
• Fabricate, fit, and install wooden structural components including furring pieces, aprons, uprights, framing, blocking, and other shipboard assemblies.
  
• Install and secure metal fittings, plates, bulkheads, and structural hardware to wooden vessel components using bolts, fasteners, braces, augers, mauls, wrenches, and other hand and power tools.
  
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble wood and other construction materials to precise specifications.
  
• Inspect structural components and completed work to ensure proper alignment, fit, and compliance with project requirements.
  
• Operate woodworking machinery, portable power tools, lifting equipment, and material handling equipment safely and effectively.
  
• Perform repair and replacement of damaged structural components during vessel maintenance and overhaul activities.
  
• Interpret work orders, blueprints, technical drawings, and written instructions to determine project requirements.
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following applicable safety regulations and procedures.
  
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all occupational safety and environmental requirements.
  
• Support dry dock operations, vessel launches, recoveries, and maintenance projects as assigned.
  
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
  
• Complete required documentation and report project progress to supervisors.
  
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.
  

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Five (5) years of experience as a Shipwright or in a related marine construction, carpentry, or ship repair trade preferred.
  
• Ability to determine appropriate tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete assigned work.
  
• Experience repairing and maintaining equipment and structural systems using hand and power tools.
  
• Valid driver’s license.
  
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
  
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
  
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
  
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in commercial shipyards, naval shipyards, or marine repair facilities.
  
• Strong manual skill and proficiency with woodworking and construction tools and machinery.
  
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, ship plans, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
  
• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce
  
• Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
  
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. Valid country driver’s license. and passport.