Shipfitter 1st Class

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Fitter Class 1

Location: Mobile, AL

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $30.93/hr

Overview

We are seeking a Fitter Class 1 to join our growing team at a shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your knowledge and skills to a dynamic team working on a new Coast Guard vessel.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in the ship/boat building industry as a structural fitter
• Must be able to read blueprints
• Minimal welding experience—must be able to tack weld
• Proficient in layout and cutting of steel and aluminum using necessary tools
• Must possess the basic tools required to perform shipfitter duties
• Strong math skills with the ability to read a tape measure and other measuring devices
• Ability to maintain dimensional accuracy and fairness of materials to be fitted
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to operate equipment safely and comply with all safety standards
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Must be able to recognize fit-up issues and relay them to a supervisor
• Experience operating power tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.)
• Consistently produces high-quality work with minimal to no discrepancies
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat, or kneel regularly, as well as climb stairs and ladders and enter confined spaces to complete tasks

Ameri-Force Benefits

As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Industry Leading Pay
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Term Life Benefits
• Referral Bonuses

Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only

About Ameri-Force

Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Leveraging our deep expertise in maritime, manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, and energy sectors, we ensure a seamless experience by efficiently managing federal and state taxes, unemployment, and workers' compensation. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, tailored to meet the needs of our workforce. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success.

Learn more at ameriforce.com

Note: The specific duties, skills, and qualifications may vary depending on the company's requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.