Structural Fitter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

HTI is hiring Structural Fitters

What You'll Do - Lay out, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components according to engineering drawings and specifications.

• Read, interpret, and work from digital blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
• Identify parts and components using electronic drawings and accurately fit materials to specification.
• Measure, mark, and prepare structural materials using tape measures, layout tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform fitting operations including grinding, drilling, reaming, countersinking, deburring, and straightening.
• Tack weld (stick weld) components into position prior to final welding.
• Verify proper alignment, dimensions, and tolerances before weld-out.
• Repair or rework components as needed to meet quality standards.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections to ensure work meets engineering specifications.
• Safely operate fabrication tools and equipment while following all company safety and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with welders and other skilled trades to complete structural assemblies.

What We're Looking For - High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 1–3 years of structural fitting experience , preferably in a shipyard, marine, heavy fabrication, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret fabrication blueprints and digital drawings.
• Comfortable navigating electronic drawing systems and identifying structural components from prints.
• Strong understanding of structural layout, fit-up, and dimensional tolerances.
• Basic construction math skills and proficiency using tape measures and precision measuring tools.
• Experience performing stick welding (tack welding) to secure components prior to final weld-out.
• Ability to use grinders, drills, layout tools, and other fabrication equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Candidates with shipyard, vessel construction, or marine fabrication experience are strongly preferred.

Schedule - Initial training will be conducted on day shift .

• Candidates must be flexible to work either:- Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 2:30 AM

• Overtime is regularly available and expected as production demands require.

Pay & Benefits - Competitive pay based on experience

• Night shift premium available.
• Overtime paid at time and one-half .
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career opportunities supporting major maritime manufacturing projects.

Work Environment

Ideal Candidates Have Experience With - Structural fitting in a shipyard or marine environment

• Heavy steel fabrication
• Blueprint reading and digital drawing interpretation
• Structural layout and fit-up
• Stick (SMAW) tack welding
• Precision measuring and layout tools
• Vessel construction or repair
• Heavy industrial manufacturing
• Fabrication and assembly of large structural components

You should be proficient in:

• Shipbuilding