Hiring Shipfitters

 

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

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BASIC FUNCTION
A 1st Class Ship Fitter lays out and fabricates metal structural parts and braces them in position within hull of vessel
for welding.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE (YEARS)

• Five (5) years of marine or four (4) years of continuous Company experience preferred.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehends blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Able to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Accurate in performing the following processes layout, cutting, measuring, and fitting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS

• Determines the position of structural components working from blueprints or templates.
• Provides direction to subordinate ship fitters and tack welders.
• Uses blueprints to lay out position of parts on metal.
• Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
• Positions parts in hull of vessel and align parts in relation to each other.
• Marks location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting.
• Installs packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members.
• Tack welds clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
• Bends, flanges, cuts, and shapes plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts.
• Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to work/climb in elevations greater than 5’.
• Must be able to wear/work a respirator when applicable.
• Must follow all Company policies and procedures, including those relative to employee safety, environmental
• policy, and the principles of our quality system.
• Other duties assigned or requested by Management.
• Works overtime as required.
• Reports to work daily and on time.

Labor One Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.