Now Hiring Shipfitters
On-site · Mobile, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Shipfitter – 1st Class at a Florida shipyard (Mobile, AL listing indicates US location) performing steel structural work for new marine vessel construction. Must read and interpret blueprints/drawings, with experience in shipbuilding terminology, measurements in US customary and metric systems, and proficient with shop fabrication tools and PPE per OSHA standards. Long-term project with overtime and housing assistance; per-diem available for qualified individuals. Roles involve fabricating templates, squaring plates, welding symbols, and installing structures on ships; strong mechanical aptitude and ability to follow detailed job specifications. Bilingual options noted (Se habla español).
Required Qualifications
- Three (3) years of related experience
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and blueprints
- Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, and installing perpendiculars on ships
- Experience using oxy-acetylene torch and plasma for cutting
- Proficiency with hand and power tools and shop fabrication equipment
- Ability to work in OSHA-based safety environment and wear PPE
- Knowledge of shipyard terminology and marine vessel construction
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