1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter

Job Title: Aluminum Ship fitter (1st Class)

Location: Lockport, LA

Position Overview: A 1st Class Aluminum Ship fitter lays out and fabricates metal structural parts and braces them in position within hull of vessel for welding.

• Determines the position of structural components working from blueprints or templates.
• Provides direction to subordinate ship fitters and tack welders.
• Uses blueprints to lay out position of parts on metal.
• Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
• Positions parts in hull of vessel and aligns parts in relation to each other.
• Marks location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting.
• Installs packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members.
• Tack welds clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
• Bends, flanges, cuts, and shapes plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts.
• Must be able to perform shaping/cutting material with power tools such as skill saw, jig saw, metabo grinders, etc.
• Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to work/climb in elevations greater than 5'.
• Must be able to wear/work a respirator when applicable.

• Five (5) years of marine or four (4) years of continuous company experience preferred.

• Comprehends blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Able to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Accurate in performing the following processes layout cutting measuring and fitting.

If you meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for the 1st Class Aluminum Ship fitter position and become a valuable part of our team in Lockport, LA.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity