Shipfitter 1st Class
$42 per hourWest Hill Staffing Group
Job Description
Job Description
Shipfitter 1st Class – Pascagoula, MS
$42/hour + $180/day per diem | Full-Time | Structural Steel & Shipbuilding
About the Role
Join a premier shipbuilding team constructing battle-tested vessels for the future. As a Shipfitter 1st Class, you’ll be at the core of assembling and fitting steel structures, ensuring ships are built to the highest standards of strength and precision. This is a hands-on opportunity for experienced professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in craftsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Cut, grind, bend, and shape steel components to specified measurements and angles.
- Read and interpret complex blueprints and templates to assemble and install structural ship parts.
- Use trade-specific tools (grinders, hand torches, hydraulic/ratchet jacks, chain falls, come-a-longs, framing squares, levels, plumb bobs) to fabricate and fit steel plates and beams.
- Align and secure metal components for accurate structural assembly.
- Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions across multiple shifts to meet production schedules.
- Maintain exemplary safety standards, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
Required Skills and Experience
- 3-5 years of shipfitting or structural steel fabrication experience.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints (metric and standard).
- Solid understanding of structural layout and steel fabrication techniques.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with fabrication tools.
- Strong math, reading, and comprehension abilities.
- Proven commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
Preferred Skills
- Advanced knowledge of shipboard installation and structural alignment.
- Experience in high-volume or military vessel construction.
- Leadership potential for future advancement.
Benefits
- Competitive pay: $42 per hour + $180/day per diem.
- Opportunity to work on renowned, mission-critical vessels.
- Ongoing skills development and career advancement potential.
- Supportive team environment committed to safety and high standards.
- Diverse, hands-on work in an industry-leading shipyard.
How to Apply
Take the next step in your shipfitting career with a top-tier employer. Submit your updated resume highlighting your relevant skills and experience. Qualified applicants will be contacted promptly to discuss next steps.
Candidate Insights
Gain hands-on experience building world-class ships, unlock competitive compensation, and grow your career in a stable, high-demand industry. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for structural fabrication and a commitment to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
You should be proficient in:
- Tape Measure Reading
- Blueprint Reading
- marine
- ships
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