1st Class Steel Shipfitter

We are seeking a dedicated Steel Ship fitter with preferably at least 5 years of marine or 4 years of continuous Company experience. The candidate will lay out and fabricate metal structural parts and brace them in position within hull of vessel for welding.

• Minimum of 5 years of marine or 4 years of continuous Company experience preferred
• Must be able to perform shaping/cutting material with power tools such as skill saw, jig saw, metabo grinders and 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

• Can comprehend 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

• Determine the position of structural components working from blueprints or templates
• Provide direction to subordinate ship fitters and tack welders
• Use blueprints to lay out position of parts on metal
• Locate and mark reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines
• Position parts in hull of vessel and align parts in relation to each other
• Mark location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting
• Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members
• Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding
• Bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts

We are seeking a dedicated Steel Ship fitter with preferably at least 5 years of marine or 4 years of continuous Company experience. The candidate will lay out and fabricate metal structural parts and brace them in position within hull of vessel for welding.

• Minimum of 5 years of marine or 4 years of continuous Company experience preferred
• Must be able to perform shaping/cutting material with power tools such as skill saw, jig saw, metabo grinders and 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

• Can comprehend 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

• Determine the position of structural components working from blueprints or templates
• Provide direction to subordinate ship fitters and tack welders
• Use blueprints to lay out position of parts on metal
• Locate and mark reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines
• Position parts in hull of vessel and align parts in relation to each other
• Mark location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting
• Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members
• Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding
• Bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts

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