Career Fitter

Job Description

Job Description

Shape the Future of Maritime Manufacturing — Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Career Fitter!

Location: Ashland City, TN | Schedule: 2nd shift, 4pm to 1:30am | Payrate: $21 - $25/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading company in the maritime industry to hire motivated and skilled Career Fitters who are ready to contribute to large-scale maritime and industrial projects. If you enjoy hands-on work, reading blueprints, working with tools, and building structures with precision and craftsmanship, this opportunity is for you.

As a Career Fitter, you’ll play a key role in assembling and preparing critical structural components that keep maritime operations moving forward safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll work in a fast-paced industrial environment supporting fabrication and assembly operations while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and technical specifications

• Measure materials and components accurately to specifications

• Cut and wash materials using an oxy-fuel torch

• Perform tack welding as part of assembly preparation

• Identify and organize parts for proper assembly sequence

• Operate overhead cranes when required

• Follow all workplace safety rules, procedures, and best practices

• Participate in safety initiatives and committee activities when applicable

• Support production operations with additional assigned duties

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of fitting or related industrial experience

• Basic understanding of blueprints, diagrams, and specification documents

• Basic fitting and fabrication skills

• Ability to perform basic math calculations involving fractions and carpentry math

• Ability to successfully pass a six-part practical tackers test using an oxy-fuel cutting torch

• Comfortable working above ground and at heights

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs safely

• Comfortable working in narrow or confined spaces for extended periods

• Physical ability to kneel, bend, stand, and walk for long durations

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in maritime, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial environments

• Overhead crane operation experience

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

• Reliable work ethic and strong teamwork skills

Ready to Build Your Future?

If you’re hardworking, safety-focused, and ready to take your fitting career to the next level, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your future with PDS Tech Commercial!

Pay Details: $21.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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