Shipfitter

Shipfitter

Qualifications: 1 - 3 years of related aluminum/shipyard experience, formal craft training to demonstrate the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly, demonstrated skills based on the results of the fabricating test, safety consciousness, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, basic computer skills, willingness to work rotating shifts, ability to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator, willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work.

Education Requirements: Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT WorkKeys Certification.

Similar roles may include: Carpenter, construction apprentice or laborer, shop hand or technician, pipe fitter, welder, fabricator, tacker, rig hand, sheet metal installer.

Essential Physical Demand Requirements: Non-climate controlled environment (extreme heat & extreme cold), elevated heights, climbing, crawling, using ladders, stairs & ramps, frequent/prolonged lifting (35 pounds single lift & 70 pounds team lift), repetitive motion of different extremities, confined spaces, tight spaces, radiographic activity environment, magnetic wave environment, working with chemicals.

Postural: Must have the ability to move extremities and spine throughout an enough range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level. Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required.

Dexterity: Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.

Cardiorespiratory Demand: Must have enough cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to perform medium work involving constant standing and walking, material handling and performing work in a hot, humid environment.

General Physical Activities: Include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant/reading, reaching, hearing, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs and balancing.

Physical Demand Level - Medium: Must be able to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of Labor. May be required to lift up to 35 pounds for a single person lift, and up to 70 pounds team lift.

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System's Sea Systems business area.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary Location: US-Louisiana-New Orleans

Job Function: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: First Shift

Travel: No

Relocation: Unavailable

Job Posting: 02/04/2026, 7:04:52 PM

Job Number: 339361