1st class Shipfitter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: 1st Class Shipfitter

Location:Pascagoula
Job Type:Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced1st Class Shipfitterto join our shipyard operations in Pascagoula. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of3 years of hands- onshipfittingexperienceand be skilled in layout, structural fitting, metric measuring, and torch cutting. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and strict adherence to shipyard safety standards. Candidates must successfully pass ahands-on craft test.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum3 years ofshipfittingexperience

• Ability topass a hands-on craft testper craft classification

• Proven experience withstructural fitting

• Proficient intorch cutting steel

• Strong knowledge ofshipfittingtechniques and best practices

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

• Knowledge ofshipyard safety standards and procedures

• Must be aU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in ashipyard or marine construction environment

• Ability to read and interpretblueprints, drawings, and specifications

• Strong work ethic with reliable attendance

• Ability to work overtime whenrequired

• Experience working as part of aproduction or fabrication team

Key Responsibilities

• Perform layout and structural fitting tasks accurately

• Cut steel and materials using a torch

• Measure and mark materials using metric measurements

• Ensure all work meets quality standards and job specifications

• Follow all safety protocols andmaintaina clean work area

• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules

AI Screening Questions (6 Relevant Questions)

1. How many years of hands- onshipfittingexperience do you have?

1. Are you able to successfully pass a hands-on shipfitter craft test?

1. Describe your experience with structural fitting and layout work.

1. Are you comfortable performing metric measurements (cm, mm) without conversionassistance?

1. Do you have experience cutting steel using a torch in a shipyard environment?

1. Do you have experience tacking your own work?

1. Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident?