Open app
Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Marine Shipfitter

AAA USA

Lockport, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to the following locations:

  • Pascagoula, MS.
  • Lockport, LA.
  • Houma, LA.

AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Marine Shipfitter to support major marine and shipbuilding projects throughout the Gulf Coast region. We are seeking skilled trades professionals experienced in structural fitting, blueprint reading, fabrication, and shipyard assembly environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to join long-term shipbuilding and marine construction programs offering competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and career growth within the marine industry.

Why Trades Professionals Choose AAA USA:

  • Competitive Pay.
  • Overtime Opportunities.
  • Long-Term Gulf Coast Projects.
  • Relocation Assistance Available.
  • Referral Programs.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
  • 401(k) with Company Match.


Position Summary:

The 1st Class Ship Fitter is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing structural parts of ships and other marine vessels in accordance with blueprints, specifications, and shipyard standards.

Essential Functions:

  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine layout, assembly, and installation procedures.
  • Cut, align, fit, and tack structural parts of ships using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
  • Lay out reference points and lines on ship components using measuring instruments.
  • Assemble hulls, bulkheads, frames, and other structural components in proper alignment.
  • Use cutting torches, grinders, and hand tools to prepare metal surfaces and cut material.
  • Ensure quality and accuracy in fitting and fabrication work.
  • Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.
  • Assist with lifting and positioning large components using cranes, hoists, or rigging.
  • Collaborate with welders, pipefitters, and other trades to complete vessel construction or repair.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum 3+ years of ship fitting or related fabrication experience in a shipyard or heavy industrial setting.
  • Ability to read and understand shipyard drawings and blueprints.
  • Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, and measuring instruments.
  • Familiarity with shipyard safety regulations and procedures.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in various environmental conditions.
Apply
Vacancy posted 15 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Marine Shipfitter in Lockport, LA vacancy
  • 1st Class Steel Shipfitter
     ...POSITION OVERVIEW? We are seeking a dedicated Steel Shipfitter with preferably at least 5 years of marine or 4 years of continuous Company experience. The candidate will lay out and fabricate metal structural parts and brace them in position within hull of vessel for... 
    Marine
    Permanent employment
    Temporary work
    Local area

    Genesis Technical Staffing, Inc.

    Lockport, LA
    22 hours ago
  • 1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter
    1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter Location: Lockport, LA Position Overview: A 1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter lays out and fabricates metal...  ...when applicable. Qualifications: ~ Five (5) years of marine or four (4) years of continuous company experience preferred.... 
    Marine
    Permanent employment
    Temporary work

    LED FastStart

    Lockport, LA
    4 days ago
  • Shipfitter - Shipyard

    $27 per hour

     ...Full-Time Shipfitter Opportunity Join TREO Staffing, LLC as a Full-Time Shipfitter and experience the thrill of working onsite at our...  ...offers the opportunity to engage directly in the heart of the marine industry, utilizing your skills with a torch to create and assemble... 
    Marine
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Night shift
    Day shift

    Treo Staffing LLC

    Lockport, LA
    1 day ago
  • Shipwright (Temp)
    POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Aluminum Shipfitter with a minimum of 5 years of marine experience or 4 years of continuous company experience preferred. This role is responsible for laying out, fabricating, and fitting aluminum structural components within... 
    Marine
    Permanent employment
    Temporary work
    Local area

    Genesis Technical Staffing, Inc

    Lockport, LA
    5 days ago
  • Shipfitter - Shipyard
     ...Job Title: 1st Class Shipfitter Location: Lockport, LA Position Overview: A 1st Class Shipfitter is responsible for performing layout, cutting, metric measuring, and structural fitting processes on ships. Key Responsibilities: Perform layout and structural... 
    Suggested

    Bollinger Shipyards

    Lockport, LA
    22 hours ago
  • First Class Ship Fitter

    $26.5 - $31 per hour

     ...Job Description Job Description Steady Year-Round Marine Structural Work on the Gulf Coast Job Overview Company: Talco Workforce Pay: Day Shift: $25.00–$29.00 per hour Night Shift: $26.50–$31.00 per hour Location: Harvey, Houma, Lockport, LA and... 
    Marine
    Hourly pay
    Weekly pay
    Daily paid
    Full time
    Relocation
    Night shift
    Day shift

    The Contractor Consultants

    Lockport, LA
    2 days ago
  • Marine Welder
     ...Referral Programs. ~ Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits. ~401(k) with Company Match. ~ Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. A Marine Structural Welder is responsible for performing welding tasks to assemble and fabricate steel structures on marine vessels in accordance... 
    Marine
    Relocation
    Relocation package

    AAA USA, Inc.

    Lockport, LA
    22 hours ago
  • Deckhand
     ...Marquette Transportation Company Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and... 
    Marine
    Local area

    Marquette Transportation Company

    Lockport, LA
    3 days ago
  • Marine Pipe Welder
     ...Referral Programs. ~ Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits. ~401(k) with Company Match. ~ Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. The Marine Pipe Welder is responsible for performing high-quality welds on pipes and related components aboard vessels, in accordance with... 
    Marine
    Relocation
    Relocation package

    AAA USA

    Lockport, LA
    13 days ago
  • Outside Machinist
     ...micrometers. Able to read and interpret blue prints, knowledgeable of some aspects of air controls and tubing bending, Familiar with marine construction from design through installation and operational testing, Versed in applicable commercial and military specifications... 
    Marine

    TREO STAFFING LLC

    Lockport, LA
    22 hours ago
  • Welding/Machinist
     ...of system start-up procedures, propulsion system alignment, and machinery plants. Familiarize with all aspects of craft-specific marine construction from design through installation and operational testing. Utilize necessary tools and equipment (e.g., calipers,... 
    Marine

    Bollinger Shipyards

    Lockport, LA
    22 hours ago
  • Ship Fitters
    ~ Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. ~ Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers. ~ Position, align, fit, and weld parts...

    TREO STAFFING LLC

    Lockport, LA
    22 hours ago
  • Outfitter
     ...parts on aluminum and steel frame boats. The requirements for the position are as follows: • Must have a minimum of 6 months of marine outfitting experience • Must be able to successfully pass a hands-on crafts test by accurately performing layout, cutting,... 
    Marine

    TREO STAFFING LLC

    Lockport, LA
    22 hours ago
  • Pipe Leaderman
     ...The ideal candidate must have substantial experience and be proficient in interpreting construction drawings, welding processes, and marine practices. Key Responsibilities: Direct the workforce in system testing, fitting, welding and piping components for assigned... 
    Marine

    Bollinger Shipyards

    Lockport, LA
    6 days ago
  • Ship Fitters
    Fabricator Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers. Position, align, fit, and weld parts...

    Treo Staffing LLC

    Lockport, LA
    1 day ago
  • 1st Class Outside Machinist
     ...Title: Outside Machinist Location: Lockport, LA Shift: Day Shift Summary Seeking an Outside Machinist with 1+ year of marine or related experience. This role installs vessel machinery using blueprints and tools, including work with air controls and tubing.... 
    Marine
    Shift work
    Day shift

    B&D Contracting

    Lockport, LA
    24 days ago
  • 1st Class Shipfitter
     ...Job Description Job Description Job Title: 1st Class Shipfitter Location: Lockport, LA Type: Full Time | Day/Night Shift Job Summary Seeking experienced 1st Class Shipfitters for outside new construction work in Lockport. Must work 40–50 hours/week and... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Night shift
    Day shift

    B&D Contracting

    Lockport, LA
    14 days ago
  • 1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter
     ...Job Description Job Description Job Title: 1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter Location: Lockport, Louisiana Type: Full Time | Day Shift Job Summary We are seeking experienced 1st Class Aluminum Shipfitters for outside new construction work in Lockport, LA. Candidates... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Day shift

    B&D Contracting

    Lockport, LA
    8 days ago
  • Marine Electrician

    $27.5 - $28.5 per hour

     ...$27.50–$28.50 per hour Location: Harvey, Houma, Lockport, LA and Pascagoula, MS Employment Type: Full-Time Project Scope: Marine vessel electrical systems Licenses / Certifications: None required The Opportunity Talco Workforce is hiring experienced... 
    Marine
    Hourly pay
    Weekly pay
    Daily paid
    Full time

    The Contractor Consultants

    Lockport, LA
    3 days ago
  • System Tester
     ...required based on project needs POSITION OVERVIEW? We are seeking a dedicated System Tester with preferably at least 6 months of marine or 3 months of continuous Company experience in a similar position. The candidate will provide hands-on assistance to the assigned... 
    Marine
    Full time
    Local area
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Genesis Technical Staffing, Inc.

    Lockport, LA
    21 hours ago
  • Mechanical Assembly Technician
     ...Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) of Carnegie Mellon University on the design of a Concrete Mat Laying Robotics System for use in the marine industry by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In 2025, the project is advancing from design and testing to full-scale production... 
    Marine
    Local area

    Salas O'Brien

    Lockport, LA
    22 hours ago
  • Offshore Tugboat Captain
     ...Marquette Transportation Company Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and... 
    Marine
    Work at office
    Local area
    Weekend work
    Afternoon shift

    Marquette Transportation

    Lockport, LA
    4 days ago
  • Medical Assistant
     ...Enlisted Both Overview Hospital Corpsmen assist healthcare professionals and provide medical and dental care to Sailors, Marines, and their families across clinics, hospitals, ships, and field units, gaining broad clinical, technical, and operational experience... 
    Marine
    Apprenticeship
    Shift work

    US Navy

    Lockport, LA
    2 days ago
  • Deepwater Control Room Operator
     ...Services, Inc. is a supplemental contract labor company founded in 2010 that provides specialized personnel to the oil, gas, and offshore marine industries. The company offers a wide range of services, including production operations, mechanical and electrical work, crane... 
    Marine
    Contract work
    Shift work

    Pioneer Production Services, Inc

    Lockport, LA
    1 day ago
  • Aluminum Shipfitters

    $27 per hour

     ...Job Description Job Description Join TREO Staffing, LLC as a Full Time Aluminum Shipfitter in Lockport, LA, where you will be at the forefront of maritime craftsmanship. This role offers the thrill of working onsite, allowing you to collaborate closely with a dedicated... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time

    TREO Staffing, LLC

    Lockport, LA
    24 days ago
  • Maintenance Associate
     ...sites. Cutting grass, weed eating, edging. Loading and unloading materials and equipment. Qualifications: ~ One (1) year of marine or six (6) months of continuous Company experience preferred. Skills & Abilities: Able to string a weed eater Following... 
    Marine

    Bollinger Shipyards

    Lockport, LA
    1 day ago
  • 1st Class Pipefitter
     ...Pipefitter for shipyard work in Lockport, LA. Responsibilities include fitting, fabricating, and installing piping systems aboard marine vessels and structures. Candidates must be able to read blueprints, work independently, and maintain quality and safety standards.... 
    Marine
    Full time
    Shift work
    Day shift

    B&D Contracting

    Lockport, LA
    14 days ago
  • 1st Class Copper Nickle Pipefitter
     ...Class for day shift work in Lockport, LA. This role involves installing, fabricating, and fitting copper nickel piping systems in a marine or industrial environment. Candidates must be able to read blueprints, work safely, and perform quality pipefitting work with... 
    Marine
    Full time
    Shift work
    Day shift

    B&D Contracting

    Lockport, LA
    14 days ago
  • 1st Class Electronic Technician
     ...that is the leading provider of quality construction, manufacturing, engineering, repair, and conversion products and services to the marine industry. A 1st Class Electronic Technician i s responsible to lay out, build, test, install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify... 
    Marine

    AAA USA Inc

    Lockport, LA
    6 days ago
  • Warehouse Material Specialist
     ...minimum of six (6) months of warehousing experience. Key Responsibilities: Load and unload materials to/from trucks and docked marine vessels. Receive, uncrate, and inspect incoming materials. Handle and resolve warehouse transaction documentation, ensuring... 
    Marine

    Bollinger Shipyards

    Mathews, LA
    2 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Marine Shipfitter. Be the first to apply!

Related searches