Cleared Shipfitter

Ship fitter

This role focuses on fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing metal structures on vessels and within shipyard facilities. The shipfitter ensures that bulkheads, decks, frames, foundations, and other structural components are accurately laid out and constructed using blueprints, sketches, and templates. The position requires hands-on work with marine structures and mechanical systems in a demanding shipyard environment.

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and ship specifications to plan and execute structural work accurately.
• Lay out, cut, fit, and tack-weld steel plates, frames, and other structural components for ship construction and repair.
• Install bulkheads, decks, foundations, brackets, and other structural elements on vessels and in shipyard facilities.
• Use measuring tools such as levels, squares, plumb bobs, and tape measures to verify dimensions and ensure proper alignment.
• Operate cutting torches, grinders, saws, and other fabrication tools to shape and prepare metal components.
• Align and secure parts using wedges, dogs, chain falls, come-alongs, and other rigging tools to hold structures in place.
• Prepare materials for welders and assist in structural assembly to support efficient completion of projects.
• Inspect completed work for quality, alignment, and compliance with specifications and shipyard standards.
• Perform mechanical and marine repair tasks, including work on valves, marine engines, motors, and related components as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and marine systems to identify issues and support effective repairs.
• Work safely in confined spaces, at heights, and in various ship compartments as required by the job.
• Follow all shipyard safety procedures, including hot-work, fall protection, and confined-space protocols, to maintain a safe working environment.

• Experience in shipfitting, structural fabrication, or industrial construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and ship specifications.
• Proficiency in layout, cutting, fitting, and basic welding or tacking of steel structures.
• Familiarity with shipyard tools, equipment, and rigging practices, including the use of chain falls, come-alongs, and wedges.
• Hands-on experience in marine and ship repair environments, including work with marine engines, motors, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform valve repair, troubleshooting, and marine repair tasks.
• Strong understanding of safety requirements in marine and shipyard environments, including hot-work, fall protection, and confined-space procedures.
• Physical ability to lift, climb, kneel, and work in tight or elevated spaces for extended periods.
• Must have an active secret security clearance.

• Background as a marine mechanic or experience in marine maintenance and repair.
• Experience working in shipyards or on marine vessels, including submarines or similar platforms.
• Comfort using a wide range of hand and power tools common to shipfitting and mechanical repair.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing precise, high-quality structural work.

The role offers the opportunity to work on complex marine and shipyard projects that contribute to critical infrastructure and operations. You will develop and refine specialized skills in shipfitting, marine mechanics, and structural fabrication while working in a professional environment that emphasizes safety and craftsmanship. The position provides exposure to unique marine platforms and systems, offering strong potential for long-term career growth in the marine and industrial sectors.

This position is based within a shipyard setting on the Bangor Submarine Base, working directly on vessels and associated facilities. The environment includes active industrial areas, with frequent work in confined spaces, at heights, and inside various ship compartments. You will regularly use fabrication tools such as cutting torches, grinders, saws, and rigging equipment, and you will follow strict safety protocols for hot-work, fall protection, and confined-space operations.

The role requires physical stamina and…