Lofting Apprentice (Summer 2025)

Description

Main Purpose:

The Lofting Apprentice is responsible for filing, making templates and electronic CNC files using information provided on customer drawings.

Essential Functions:

• Detail simple components such as handrails, stairs, plates and structural shapes
• Read and interpret industry blueprints such as structural framing and piping isometrics
• Read and derive measurements, angles, dimensions, and quantity of material needed to fabricate a structure
• Operate handheld calculators, compass, scales, drafting tools, and a P.C./IBM compatible workstation with Windows 11, AutoCAD 2025 applications
• Perform light drafting and material take-off tasks
• Assist with the development of girder beam shop drawings
• Participate in the Company's QHS&E Management System through quality performance, through actions that safeguard the environment and through actions that enhance health and safety in the workplace
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Duration & Hours:

This apprenticeship position is being offered for the summer of 2025 (approximately May-August). The apprentice has the option of working part-time or full-time hours.

Benefits Offered:

• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, Walking
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Lifting - employees must be able to lift to 15 pounds

Apprenticeship Requirements:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass background check
• Basic understanding of drafting principles
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience in AutoCAD

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently pursuing or recently completed an accreditation in Drafting and Design Technology or Lofting
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and a basic understanding of Trigonometry
• Experience with document control, records management and filing systems
• Experience in 3D modeling
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

• Office and drafting equipment
• Software including Adobe, Excel, Bluebeam, and 3D modeling such as Inventor and Fusion 360

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors. Some outdoor activities are a requirement of the role including yard tours and jobsite visits.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.