- Salary
- $27 – $37/hr
- Location
- Pascagoula, Mississippi
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to the following locations:
- Pascagoula, MS.
- Lockport, LA.
- Houma, LA.
What We Offer:
- Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
- Long and Short-Term Contracts.
- Immediate placement.
- PTO.
- Paid Holidays.
- Health Benefit.
Position Summary:
The 1st Class Ship Fitter is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing structural parts of ships and other marine vessels in accordance with blueprints, specifications, and shipyard standards.
Essential Functions:
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine layout, assembly, and installation procedures.
- Cut, align, fit, and tack structural parts of ships using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Lay out reference points and lines on ship components using measuring instruments.
- Assemble hulls, bulkheads, frames, and other structural components in proper alignment.
- Use cutting torches, grinders, and hand tools to prepare metal surfaces and cut material.
- Ensure quality and accuracy in fitting and fabrication work.
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.
- Assist with lifting and positioning large components using cranes, hoists, or rigging.
- Collaborate with welders, pipefitters, and other trades to complete vessel construction or repair.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of ship fitting or related fabrication experience in a shipyard or heavy industrial setting.
- Ability to read and understand shipyard drawings and blueprints.
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, and measuring instruments.
- Familiarity with shipyard safety regulations and procedures.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in various environmental conditions.