Structural Fitter

Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and Boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence.

Our motto is “Faster, Safer, Better”.

This position is primarily responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing metal structures and components in accordance with blueprints and specifications. Duties include cutting, fitting, and welding metal parts, inspecting for quality, and coordinating with welders and other trades to ensure the structural integrity of the project.

• Pay is determined by Test Classification Results
• HR will contact qualified applicants to schedule on-site weld test.

Regular Attendance And Punctuality Are Required Of All Employees.

Varies by Department and/or Location.

Day Shift: 6:00am - 3:30pm

Night Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am (Midnight)

Overtime And/or Weekend Availability Required.

Brady Island. (8502 Cypress St, Houston Tx 77012)

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
• 401(k)/Retirement Savings.
• Friendly Work Environment.
• Paid-Time off/Holidays.
• Career Path Opportunities

• 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

• Must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
• 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.
• Must have good judgment skills and work initiative, taking good directions from Supervisor/Manager.
• Understanding of company Quality, Environmental & Safety manual and procedures described therein.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have good communication skills and leadership ability, English & Spanish (Bi-lingual required).

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Climbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying heights.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises,…