Shipfitters - Military Veterans
at Integrity Staffing Services, Inc.
Integrity Staffing has exciting job opportunities for Shipyard Fitters in the Houston, TX area!
Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibilities are to perform structural fitting functions with following objectives:
- Perform structural fitter assignments as assigned.
- Work safe and maintain a safe working environment.
- Notify foreman or supervisor of any safety and/or structural issues as warranted.
- Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated structural steel plate according to customer specifications and direction from Foreman/Supervisor.
- Required to move parts into position, manually, by hoist or crane, and align parts, using jacks, etc.
- May be required to remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and/or cutting torch, as well as give directions to the welder to build up low spots or short pieces.
- May, at times, be required to tack weld, as necessary.
- Consults with foreman or supervisor regarding installation or repair problems, sequence of operations, and time required to complete repair and/or installation
- Attend safety meetings as required
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum one year experience as a structural fitter (shipyard experience preferred, but not required)
- Be able to perform simple paper work as required for filling out forms and logs.
- Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Mandatory drug testing prior to employment, and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol tests during employment.
- Must be able to communicate and take directions from Foreman & Supervisor.
- Must have good judgment skills, and a high-level work initiative;
- Must be able to work independently, without direct supervision;
- Must be able to meet strict attendance requirements
- Barge chemical environment. Requires prolonged kneeling, standing, walking, twisting, climbing, and the ability to lift and carry in access of 120 lbs, assisted.
- Ability to work in varied conditions (i.e.: heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, etc.), inside and outside.
- Able to work in confined space, heights and operate equipment efficiently and safely.
Channelview, TX
PROFILE
Integrity Staffing Services, Inc. is a full service personnel staffing company. We provide a comprehensive source of staffing solutions for the ever-changing needs of today's business world, coupled with a strong focus on quality customer service that is second to none. Our primary niche is in the areas of short and long term temporary staffing, on-site partnered staffing and temporary to full time staffing. We provide personnel in four primary categories: Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Office/Clerical and Technical.
We pride ourselves in our quality customer service which sets us apart from others in our industry. Our Customer Service Representatives are experienced in recruiting, screening and testing to match the most suitable candidate to the specific requirements of the position. Our recruiters are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to client emergencies. We stress communication with the customer, striving to keep you informed of our progress in filling your needs and maintaining an adequate work force.
We are completely automated enabling us to provide our clients with detailed itemized invoices weekly. We provide our workforce with weekly paychecks delivered directly to the job site each Friday in most instances.
HISTORY
Integrity Staffing Services, (ISS) originated in November 1995. The Corporate office is located at 615 Lynnhaven Pkwy, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The South Military Highway branch is our oldest and largest location. This branch services all industry groups throughout the Southside Tidewater area. The Winchester office opened in March of 1992 and has successfully provided Light Industrial support to a broad base of clients in that region. Our Peninsula office opened in July of 1994 and is strong in light industrial, heavy industrial and shipyard support. In the fall of 2002, we expanded to Jacksonville, FL to support shipyard work for an existing client. We have remained there and broadened our base to include all industry groups in the surrounding area. We have more recently ventured into the Gulf, servicing port based logistic operations and we are exploring opportunities for branch operations to further support that area.
VISION
We are a stable company experiencing moderate to above average growth. Our future plans include continued expansion at a pace consistent with our ability to properly manage and support our current clients. Serving our clients well is the most important aspect of our vision.