Shipfitter (Shipbuilder)

Shipfitter (Shipbuilder)

Philadelphia, PA 19112

Industry: Ship Yard / Repair

Pay Rate: $32 per hour

Job Description

CTR Group is seeking many Shipfitters in the North Eastern area of the US. Immediate openings and urgently hiring! Pay Rate: $30 per hour Plus $150 Per Diem This role is open to candidates nationwide!

What We Offer:

• Weekly Pay – you receive a paycheck every week
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Safety First!

A leading U.S. shipbuilding contractor is seeking experienced Shipfitters to support new-construction and module-assembly work at a large commercial shipyard in Philadelphia. This role involves heavy structural fabrication, layout, fit-up, and assembly of steel components in accordance with shipyard standards, drawings, and safety requirements. Candidates must have strong blueprint interpretation skills and hands-on experience working with plate, bulkheads, foundations, and structural assemblies in a shipyard or heavy-industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform layout, fit-up, and alignment of structural components including bulkheads, decks, frames, foundations, and modules.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and ship construction drawings.
• Use measuring tools such as levels, squares, plumb bobs, tape measures, and micrometers to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare steel for welding through grinding, beveling, reaming, drilling, and cutting.
• Install foundations, brackets, stiffeners, and structural supports.
• Perform tack welding as required for fit-up (not production welding).
• Conduct burning, heating, and straightening operations as needed.
• Work safely in confined spaces, at heights, and aboard vessels or modules.
• Follow all shipyard safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and hot-work protocols.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of shipfitting or heavy-steel fabrication experience in a shipyard or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of structural steel assembly and ship construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed blueprints and structural drawings.
• Proficiency with grinders, torches, magnetic drills, reamers, and other fabrication tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with tight tolerances.
• Must be able to pass all required background checks, drug screening, and site-specific training.

About CTR Group:

CTR Group operates in the staffing and recruitment industry, Nationwide for over 35 years. We provide full-service staffing support for various sectors including Marine Trades, Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Commercial, Technical, Professional, Aerospace and Aviation, and Energy. We offer a range of placement options such as Direct Hire, Contract Labor, Temporary & Temp to Hire. CTR Group takes pride in its high ratings across various platforms, reflecting our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing quality staffing and employment services. CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

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