Now Hiring Shipfitters
On-site · Miami, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Shipfitter – 1st Class in Miami, FL, performing steel structural work in the construction of marine vessels. Requires reading blueprints and ship drawings, understanding weld symbols, using oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting, operating shop fabrication equipment, and applying US customary measurements (and metric where specified). Must have at least 3 years of related experience, comply with OSHA standards, and wear PPE. Housing assistance available; long-term project with overtime (Mon-Thu 10-hour days, Fri 8 hours, some weekends); per-diem available for eligible candidates. Call Clara for full details. Se habla español.
Required Qualifications
- Three (3) years of related experience
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings (including weld symbols)
- Ability to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence
- Understanding of ship new construction terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature
- Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, scribing in structures, and installing perpendiculars on ships in accordance with drawings, specifications
- Experience using oxy-acetylene torch and Plasma for cutting and washing
- Experience using hand and power tools safely (e.g., mauls, grinders, saws)
- Knowledge of PPE and OSHA standards and ability to wear PPE as prescribed
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