Description

Aluminum Welder

St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.

Position Summary

As an Aluminum Welder, you will use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components, to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. This position will be responsible for welding components of the ship and completing repairs or new builds on time, to specifications, and within scope of the project. Completes all the required company training and follows all company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Lie out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
• Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
• Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.
• Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
• Fill holes and increase the size of metal parts.
• Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment.
• Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments.
• Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process.
• Guide and direct flames or electrodes on or across work pieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.
• Preheat work pieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces.
• Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies.
• Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work.
• Hammer out bulges or bends in metal work pieces.

Qualifications

• Six months to one-year related experience
• Must pass AWS certification within the first 60 days on the job
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

What We Have to Offer You

• Starting pay is $18+ per hour, based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
• Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Company Match 401K
• Paid holidays
• Personal and Vacation time

St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Description

• Shift: 12-hour shifts on a 3-4 weekly shift schedule where you'll work 3 days one week and 4 the next. There are openings on all shifts:
• A-Shift = Sunday through Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (6am - 6pm) / No Shift Differential
• B-Shift = Sunday through Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (6pm – 6am) / 10% Shift Differential
• C-Shift = Every other Wednesday, and Thursday through Saturday (6am – 6pm) / No Shift Differential
• D-Shift = Every other Wednesday, and Thursday through Saturday (6pm – 6am) / 25% Shift Differential

Position Description:

Description

Quality Inspector

Position Description

Reports To: Quality Department Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Perform quality control, inspection and other assigned activities and contribute to SSI's efforts to satisfy customer expectations regarding quality and on-time deliveries. These responsibilities will be accomplished by:

• Personally performing 1st Article, 1st Piece, In-Process and Final Inspection activities. Knowledgeable and experienced in working with AS9102 documents and report forms for this purpose.
• Inspecting in-process production parts and communicating with Machine Operators and Production Managers any required adjustments
• Assisting Production Managers to ensure in-process inspections by our Machine Operators are being performed consistently and properly
• Teaching and helping to train Machine Operators in measurement and inspection techniques and methods.
• Approving finished production and releasing these Orders for shipment
• Documenting inspection results by completing AS9102 report forms, customer specific report forms, and/or SSI Inspection report forms
• Helping to ensure new fixtures and special tooling are inspected and that necessary gauges and instruments are available when needed
• Helping to ensure that inspection gauges and instruments are properly controlled, maintained, calibrated and certified on a timely basis.
• Inspecting Certificates of Conformance from material, external suppliers, and other service providers to ensure these items conform to customers and SSI's purchase order requirements and specifications
• Understanding and then helping to ensure all processes and activities within the AS9100 Certified Quality Management System are fully implemented. Having a firm commitment to maintaining the integrity of the QMS.
• Helping to ensure Quality reflects excellent housekeeping standards
• Understanding and following the Company's Safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in Quality and/or Inspection roles where precision machined parts and components are manufactured
• Demonstrated knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Demonstrated skill in reading and understanding complex blueprints
• Demonstrated knowledge of using various measurement instruments to inspect parts and perform bench or layout dimensional inspections
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Machine Operators, Manufacturing and Company management, Customers, and Suppliers
• Must enjoy working within a Team environment to accomplish challenging company goals and objectives
• Must be reliable, dependable, detail oriented, and be an example for integrity and ethical behavior

Benefits:

• Flexible work hours (can begin work between 5 and 7 am) 
• Paid weekly
• Bonus Program - Based upon company and individual performance
• Paid Time Off - Vacation (5 - 15 days depending upon experience)/ 9 Paid company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Disability, 401K (With Company Matching)
• Air conditioned shop and office working environment
• Four strategic markets served providing greater stability when specific markets have downturns

Description

Service Engineer Level 1, Control Systems

Description

Remote Status: On-Site

Aluminum Fitter

St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.

Position Summary

The Aluminum Fitter is responsible for fabricating, laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting of aluminum components for both new construction and repair projects. The role involves interpreting blueprints and specifications to assemble various aluminum structures accurately and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of safety and quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Tack-weld fitted parts together.
• Lay out and examine Aluminum stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
• Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
• Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
• Hammer, chip, and grind work pieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
• Smooth work piece edges and fix taps, tubes, and valves.
• Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
• Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
• Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
• Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
• Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
• Heat-treat parts, using acetylene torches.
• Preheat work pieces to make them malleable, using hand torches or furnaces.
• Install boilers, containers, and other structures.
• Erect ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
• And miscellaneous duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Six months to one-year related experience
• Must pass AWS certification within the first 60 days on the job
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

What We Have to Offer You

• Starting pay is $18+ per hour, based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
• Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Company Match 401K
• Paid holidays
• Personal and Vacation time

St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Description

If you are looking to be part of an engaging team and want to contribute to the success of a customer focused business operation, DC Fabricators, Inc. wants to talk with you! We offer competitive pay, benefits starting 1st of the month following hire date and a generous PTO accrual.

DCF is a major supplier to the Navy Shipbuilding Program.

Benefits: Offering 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Summary:

This position is concerned with the performance of dimensional inspection and non-destructive examination of component parts in accordance with established procedures and specifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)/Skills Required:

• Perform inspections on all parts, assemblies, and fabrications as specified on drawings and route cards; record results of the inspection and indicate disposition.
• Set-up assemblies and perform dimensional inspections using scales, tape measure, layout and optical equipment, and other hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gages.
• When performing dimensional inspections of parts machined by outside vendors, review Purchase Order to ensure all requirements have been met.
• Review procedures to determine process requirements, and requirements for other associated processes such as tube rolling, hydro-testing, cleaning, and painting, and assess whether the requirements have been satisfactorily performed. Report results.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing operations including identification of material and identification of welding operator qualifications. Audit drawing control and adhere to work instructions and procedures.
• Perform surveillance on material identification in the shop and in stores; insure segregation of scrap material from material in-process.
• In receiving inspection, work closely with shipper and receiver to ensure that all requirements and specifications are met.
• Maintain calibration program for company inspection equipment, tools and personally owned gages.
• Visit vendor facilities to audit capabilities and to perform inspections of vendor work.
• Work with customer representatives and/or Government Inspectors to review customer inspection points as assigned.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation files as required.
• When necessary, travel to investigate customer reported PDS problem.
• When applicable, verify any corrections made to company products in the field are in conformance with contract requirements.
• Provide written reports as required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate, or the equivalent, with additional instruction in NDT and/or Dimensional Inspection. Completion of an apprenticeship program is desirable.

Experience: Minimum of two years of NDE and/or Dimensional Inspection experience in an industrial environment.

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Must have thorough knowledge of NDE and/or dimensional inspection principles and their application to industrial inspection problems.
• Must apply individual initiative to accomplish the necessary inspections and conduct audits to assure compliance with required processes.
• Must be familiar with and qualify for specified non-destructive test procedures and have a thorough knowledge of related specifications.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints commonly found in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Computer Skills: Computer skills required. Must have a working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft applications such as WORD, Excel, and Outlook.

US citizenship is required at time of hire.

DC FABRICATORS INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Description

Service Engineer Level 3, Control Systems

Description

Date posted: May 21, 2025

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Job description:

If you are looking to be part of an engaging team and want to contribute to the success of a customer focused business operation, DC Fabricators, Inc. wants to talk with you! We offer competitive pay, benefits starting 1st of the month following hire date and a generous PTO accrual.

DCF is a major supplier to the Navy Shipbuilding Program.

Job Summary:

This position is concerned with the performance of dimensional inspection and non-destructive examination of component parts in accordance with established procedures and specifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections on all parts, assemblies, and fabrications as specified on drawings and route cards; record results of the inspection and indicate disposition.
• Set-up assemblies and perform dimensional inspections using scales, tape measure, layout and optical equipment, and other hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gages.
• Set-up and perform non-destructive tests (NDT) on components. NDT may include MT, PT, VT, RT, or UT, as required; record results of the inspection and indicate disposition.
• When performing dimensional inspections of parts machined by outside vendors, review Purchase Order to ensure all requirements have been met.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing operations including identification of material and identification of welding operator qualifications. Audit drawing control and adherence to work instructions and procedures.
• Perform surveillance on material identification in the shop and in stores; insure segregation of scrap material from material in-process.
• Maintain calibration program for company inspection equipment, tools and personally owned gages.
• Visit vendor facilities to perform inspections of vendor work.
• Work with customer representatives and/or Government Inspectors to complete customer inspection points as assigned.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation files as required.
• Provide written reports as required.

US Citizenship required at time of hire.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Graduate, or the equivalent, with additional instruction in NDT and/or Dimensional Inspection. Completion of an apprenticeship program is desirable.

Experience:

• Preferred two years of NDE and/or Dimensional Inspection experience in an industrial environment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of NDE and/or dimensional inspection principles and their application to industrial inspection problems.
• Must apply individual initiative to accomplish the necessary inspections and conduct audits to assure compliance with required processes.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints commonly found in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Computer Skills:

• Computer skills required. Must have a working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft applications such as WORD, Excel, and Outlook.

DC FABRICATORS INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Description

LATHE MACHINIST

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability. 
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. 
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions. 

• Operate engine and large lathes to machine a wide range of components, including castings, forgings, plates, bars, and custom parts. 
• Perform precision operations on large parts to meet specified dimensions and tolerances. 
• Program and edit lathe operations using Mazatrol controls to optimize efficiency and accuracy. 
• Inspect machined components using various precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) to ensure compliance with quality standards. 

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals 
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 
• Employer Paid Short-term  
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave 
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage 
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance 
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements 
• Employee Appreciation Events 
• Competitive pay based on experience. 

• 3–5 years of hands-on machining experience or equivalent technical training. 
• 3–5 years of experience setting up both CNC and manual lathes. 
• Experience with Mazatrol programming is preferred. 
• Proven ability to maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced, production-driven
  environment. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. 

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position: 

• Army MOS: 91E – Allied Trades Specialist 
• Navy NEC: MM – Machinist’s Mate 
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X1 – Aircraft Metals Technology 
• Marine Corps MOS: 1316 – Metal Worker 
• Coast Guard Rating: MK – Machinery Technician 

Description

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Desired Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or vocational training in machining, manufacturing technology, or related field preferred. 2-5 years of CNC machining experience with both lathe and mill operations. Strong background in precision measurement and quality control processes. Prior experience with CNC troubleshooting and process improvement preferred.

• Responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining CNC machines to produce precision castings according to specifications. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to quality and safety. This position requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to ensure parts are produced to exact specifications. The operator will work with both CNC lathes and mills, ensuring efficient production, accurate measurements, and adherence to company and industry standards.

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to machine aluminum castings.
• Perform machine adjustments, offsets, and tool changes as needed.
• Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to verify dimensions.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machines and work areas.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments to maintain efficiency.
• Document production data, quality checks, and machine logs.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

• Technical Expertise
• Blueprint reading
• Precision and Accuracy
• Problem-Solving
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Quality Focus
• Safety Awareness
• Time Management
• Teamwork & Communication
• Continuous Improvement

• None

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/machine shop setting with exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, metal shavings and cutting fluids. 
• The temperature may vary depending on season and shop ventilation. 
• PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection and steel toed shoes is required. 
• The work pace is steady and may include repetitive tasks and close attention to detail.
• Employees must remain alert and safety conscious at all times due to the nature of operating heavy and automated equipment. Occasional overtime or shift flexibility may be required to meet production demands.

• Ability to stand, walk and move about the shop floor for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours per shift).
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and handling of parts and tools.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and castings weighing up to 50 lbs regularly: assistance with heavier loads available.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required for handling precision tools and small components.
• Visual acuity to read blueprints and precision measuring instruments.
• Hearing ability sufficient to detect machine sounds, alarms, or changes in equipment operation.
• Tolerance to working in a machine shop environment with moderate noise levels, coolants, and exposure to metal shavings.

• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of shop math (addition, subtraction, geometry, decimals).