Sr Shipfitter

Overview

Sr Ship fitter — Description

About This Role:

We believe people should love what they do. In this role, you will be responsible for the duties of a Senior Structural Fitter/Ship fitter.

• Perform the duties of a Senior Structural Fitter/Ship fitter daily.
• Measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming, drilling, assembling, aligning, troubleshooting and repairing assorted structures (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
• Be an independent worker focused on accurate first-time completion, efficient and on-time task execution, and capable of training others.
• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, and written and verbal instructions.
• Read from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints, or other documents.
• Maintain records, forms, and logs as required.
• Use typical tools and equipment: MIG welders, manual hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless and electric tools including porta power, come-a-long, clamps, hammers and mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes, and scales.
• Handle chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc.
• Maintain shop and work area housekeeping (neat and clean) daily.
• Visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
• May direct the activities or tasks of others, as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum of 3-5 years of related aluminum/shipyard experience. Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly. Demonstrated skills based on the results of the written fabricating assessment. Must be able to obtain Tack Weld Certification. Must always be safety conscious (wear proper PPE).

Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Basic computer skills. Must be willing to work rotating shifts. Ability to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator. Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work.

• Basic math, reading and comprehension skills.

Note: Level will be determined based on relevant experience, scope of role, skills, and any on site assessments performed during the interview process.

Education Requirements:

Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT Work Keys Certification.

Similar roles may include:

Carpenter, construction apprentice or laborer, shop hand or technician, pipe fitter, welder, fabricator, tacker, rig hand, sheet metal installer, electrician apprentice.

Essential Physical Demand Requirements:

Physical demands described have been validated by on-site job analysis. They are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this job. The following information is a synopsis of key physical demand requirements determined from a detailed job analysis:

Overview: Non-Climate Controlled Environment (Extreme Heat & Extreme Cold);
Elevated Heights; climbing; crawling; using ladders; stairs & ramps; frequent/prolonged lifting (35 pounds single lift & 70 pounds team lift); repetitive motion of different extremities; confined spaces; tight spaces;
Radiographic Activity Environment;
Magnetic Wave Environment;
Working with Chemicals

Postural: Ability to move extremities and spine through a wide range of motion to work in various postures from floor to overhead. Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required.

Dexterity: Good dexterity; frequently use one or two hands for hand tools and handling materials.

Cardiorespiratory Demand: Sufficient fitness for medium work involving standing and walking, material handling, and working in hot, humid environments.

General Physical

Activities:

Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, vision, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders and stairs, balancing.

Physical Demand Level - Medium: Possibly lift up to 35 pounds single lift and up to 70 pounds team lift.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary

Location:

US-Louisiana-New Orleans
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 08/28/2025, 5:00:00 AM
Job Number: 335679