Shipfitter (3rd Class)

Job Title: Shipfitter (3rd Class)

Location: Pascagoula MS

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated 3rd Class Shipfitter to support shipyard fabrication and structural fitting operations in Pascagoula MS. This role involves laying out fabricating and positioning metal structural components within a vessels hull in preparation for welding. The ideal candidate has foundational shipfitting experience can read basic blueprints or templates and is able to demonstrate skills through a hands-on craft test.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of marine experience or 6 months of continuous company experience

• Ability to pass a hands-on shipfitter craft test

• Basic knowledge of structural fitting

• Ability to accurately perform layout measuring cutting and fitting

• Experience with torch cutting

• Ability to perform metric measurements (cm mm etc.)

• Basic understanding of blueprints sketches and templates

• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a shipyard environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a shipyard or marine construction environment

• Experience with tack welding clips brackets or structural components

• Familiarity with installing gaskets liners packing and structural accessories

• Ability to bend flange and shape plates beams and heavy metal parts

• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills

• Willingness to learn and advance within the trade

Key Responsibilities

• Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts using blueprints or templates

• Position and align structural components within vessel hulls

• Mark and prepare locations for drilling and temporary fasteners

• Install packing gaskets liners and structural members

• Tack weld clips and brackets prior to permanent welding

• Cut bend flange and shape metal plates and beams as required

• Maintain safety standards and quality workmanship

AI Screening Questions (6 Relevant Questions)

1. How much experience do you have in marine or shipyard structural fitting

2. Are you able to pass a hands-on 3rd Class Shipfitter craft test included tacking

3. Describe your experience reading and working from blueprints sketches or templates.

4. Are you comfortable performing layout torch cutting and fitting tasks

5. Can you accurately perform metric measurements (cm mm) without assistance.

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