Senior Shipfitter: Precision Steel Structures

• Cut, grind, bend, shape, and fit steel components to build the structure of our battle‑tested ships.

• Work from blueprints, drawings, and templates to assemble and erect metal components with precision.

• Use a variety of tools and equipment to fabricate and install structural ship parts.

• Work in all production environments, including heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions.

• Support ship construction across multiple shifts as needed to meet production demands.

• Demonstrate safe work practices that meet — and often exceed — industry standards.

Requirements

• Proven shipfitting experience with strong technical expertise
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and measurements
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with fabrication tools
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship
• Minimum 3-5 Yrs. trade experience
• Basic math, reading and comprehension skills
• Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
• Knowledge of the layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam
• Experience with various trade specific tools such as: grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob

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Hard Skills

• shipfitting
• blueprint reading
• fabrication
• mechanical aptitude
• steel plate fabrication
• steel beam fabrication
• measurement interpretation
• precision assembly
• safety practices
• trade experience

Soft Skills

• teamwork
• commitment to safety
• high-quality workmanship