Ship Cutter

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:

• Torch cut outlines of a 15x 10 ft piece from vessel for removal.


• Torch cut rigging points for crane to connect to piece.


• Rig piece to be detached from vessel.


• Removing mast, posts, boilers, engines, hatch covers, etc. by torch cutting and rigging.

Working Conditions:       

• Working from 40 hours plus overtime in a week.


• Working inside enclosed or confined spaces.


• Working from heights.


• Working in hot (Up to 110 F)/cold weather (As low as 35 F).


• Working near moving equipment operations.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal Recycling and torch cutting area
• Equipment & Tools: Oxy-fuel Torch Cutting equipment, mechanics tools
• Physical Demand Level: Moderate to Heavy
• Work Capacity: Torch Cutter Work Capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping