Description

Description

Experienced Steel Fitter

• 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.

• Minimum 3 years' 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.

• Pay range $20-$28 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

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

Experienced Steel 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 Experienced Steel 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. 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

• Minimum 3 years' 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

• Pay range $20-$28 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

Description

Facilities Manager

About the Role

• Hire, supervise, and discipline hourly maintenance personnel across 3 shifts
• Plan, schedule, and direct daily work assignments to keep equipment and facilities operating efficiently
• Obtain cost estimates and develop budgets for maintenance and facilities projects
• Schedule and coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance
• Recommend materials and parts to be inventoried
• Maintain all facility and maintenance records
• Coordinate and manage elements of facilities projects (construction, renovations, repairs, new equipment installation)
• Initiate and execute projects that improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while maximizing space utilization
• Provide input on and execute elements of the annual Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budget
• Coordinate emergency repairs and respond to facility issues promptly
• Interface with OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance
• Coordinate employee safety training and promote a safety culture
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing work on facilities
• Generate purchase requisitions for contractor work and new equipment
• Review contractor proposals, drawings, and specifications prior to awarding work
• Develop project schedules, monitor schedule performance, and track costs
• Negotiate contracts with contractors and service providers
• Coordinate with Facility Security Officer regarding security and surveillance matters
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• High school or trade school diploma, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or facilities management
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, plumbing, and construction practices
• Understanding of environmental regulations, industrial safety, and OSHA requirements
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• U.S. Citizenship required at time of hire

• Experience managing union personnel
• Experience with safety audits and training programs
• Knowledge of capital project planning and budgeting
• Familiarity with industrial equipment maintenance and facilities upgrades

• Collaborative leader with the ability to work across departments
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Safety-focused with a proactive approach to compliance and risk management
• Comfortable managing contractors, regulatory interactions, and multiple concurrent projects
• Able to balance strategic planning with hands-on problem solving

• Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 per year

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program

Description

As a Commissioning/Qualification/Validation Project Engineer, you lead project teams including Project Engineers to deliver systems that are safe, functional, and compliant with design requirements and regulations. You are accountable for overall project execution, client communication, financial management, and team leadership to ensure successful outcomes. This is a full-time, 1st shift exempt position that reports to the President and is in North Carolina.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Lead project scope evaluation and develop commissioning and qualification plans in collaboration with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Develop project estimates and proposals. Develop change orders as necessary.
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables across commissioning, qualification, and validation disciplines, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Supervise Project Engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, performance management, and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Delegates project tasks to Project Engineers, based on complexity and experience. Reviews and approves documentation prepared by Project Engineers and Technical Writers.
• Monitor project schedules and resource allocation, adjusting plans as necessary to meet company objectives and utilization targets.
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation complies with internal and client standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., ASHRAE, CFR), and Company policies and procedures.
• Oversee project budgets, track performance against financial metrics, communicate billing needs, and develop and submit change orders as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, attending meetings, managing expectations, building relationships, and pursuing new work opportunities.
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring OSHA and other relevant regulations are followed on all projects.
• Regular and reliable attendance at work.

Additional responsibilities of the position include:

• Other duties as assigned by Company Management.
• Complete required company training each month.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in capital project delivery, construction, commissioning, and document management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and multitasking capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of managing client relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated financial acumen to manage project budgets and billing processes effectively.
• High degree of technical knowledge in commissioning, qualification, validation, and related construction processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Working Conditions:

• On site.
• Perform work at desk in office.
• Travel to local customer sites when needed.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. The typical schedule is based on an eight-hour workday and a forty-hour workweek, excluding meal breaks. Employees typically take a 30-60-minute unpaid lunch break during the day. Because our work supports construction and commissioning activities, work hours may vary based on project requirements, client needs, or site conditions.

Disclaimer:

• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
• The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match, Life Insurance, HSA and FSA accounts.

Description

In this role you will manage end-to-end visa, work permit, and delegation activities for international project resources. The role ensures compliance with immigration and delegation requirements while supporting project schedules, critical site mobilizations, and business continuity. This position serves as the central coordination point between project teams, delegates, HR/global mobility, delegation centers, immigration vendors, consulates and reports to the operations manager. Key responsibilities include:

Description

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN III

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Technician III is a senior-level role responsible for ensuring that machined parts and assemblies meet internal standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry/ISO requirements. This position serves as a subject matter expert on quality inspection processes, advanced measurement tools, and root cause analysis. The QA Tech III mentors junior inspectors, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and partners with engineering and production teams to maintain the highest standards of product quality and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs advanced dimensional inspections of machined components using precision measuring equipment (CMM, optical comparators, height gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conducts First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 or customer-specific requirements.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation.
• Supports PPAP submissions and customer qualification processes.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for nonconforming product.
• Assists in the calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Mentors and trains junior QA technicians and production personnel on quality processes and standards.
• Participates in internal and external audits (ISO 9001, AS9100, customer audits).
• Collaborates with engineering and production teams to drive process improvements and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Ensures compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

The above list outlines the general details that describe the position's principles and essential functions. It shall not be construed as the only duties assigned for the job. An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Minimum 5-7 years of quality assurance experience in a precision machining/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and metrology.
• Proficient in the use of CMMs.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems.
• Solid understanding of statistical process control (SPC), PPAP, and root cause/corrective action methods.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and quality software tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years of quality assurance experience in a precision machining/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the use of PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, or similar software.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Read English.
• Communicate effectively with employees.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Primarily shop-based position.
• Moderate noise levels from operating machines in the shop.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts in the shop.
• Breaking fumes, dust, and mist in the shop.
• Skin exposed to oils and cutting fluids in the shop.