1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter

About the Company:

We provide specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services to support clients in the transport and aerospace industries. We work closely with clients to ensure that our solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Our team members are motivated individuals that do remarkable things every day!

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Lockport, LA that is the leading provider of quality construction, manufacturing, engineering, repair, and conversion products and services to the marine industry.

A 1st Class Aluminum Ship fitter is responsible for laying out, fabricating, and assembling aluminum structural components used in shipbuilding.

• Lay out and fabricate aluminum structural parts using blueprints, sketches, and templates
• Determine placement of structural components within the vessel hull
• Mark reference lines (centerline, frame lines, buttock lines) for accurate alignment
• Fit, align, and secure plates, beams, and structural members in position
• Install temporary fasteners, clips, brackets, gaskets, liners, and related components
• Perform tack welding to hold components in place prior to final welding
• Cut, bend, flange, and shape aluminum materials using hand and power tools
• Operate tools such as grinders, skill saws, and other fabrication equipment
• Direct and assist lower-level shipfitters and helpers as needed
• Inspect fit-up work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
• Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and shipboard environments

• 3+ years of shipfitting or marine fabrication experience
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience with aluminum fabrication and structural fitting processes
• Skilled in layout, measuring, cutting, and fitting
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments (heights, confined spaces, PPE)
• Knowledge of shipyard safety standards and procedures