Shipfitters

Ship fitter

Labor One is hiring shipfitters for a new construction shipyard project in Pascagoula, MS. Shipyard experience is required. The ship fitter is responsible for surface preparation of structural metal components, as well as the layout and fabrication of metal structural parts within the hull of a vessel for riveting and welding.

Typical duties and responsibilities include:

• Working from blueprints or templates to lay out the position of parts on metal using a scribe and hand tools.
• Locating and marking reference lines.
• Positioning parts in the hull of the vessel with assistance from a tacker or helper.
• Aligning parts in relation to each other using jacks, come-a-longs, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
• Marking the location of holes to be drilled and installing temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting.
• Tack welding clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding when necessary.
• Bending, flanging, cutting, and shaping plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts using the equipment mentioned above.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities include proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings. Prior experience as a ship fitter is preferred. Ability to operate a cutting torch and tack weld is highly desirable.

Labor One Staffing 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 veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.