Shipfitter Trainees - Shipyard

Job Description

Job Description

CTR Group is seeking Shipfitter Trainees - New Construction for a Shipyard in the Mobile, AL area for full-time positions.

Recently separated or retired Navy Service Members are encouraged to apply!

Shipfitter Trainee – Full-Time, Paid On-the-Job Training

Pay Rate: $20 per Hour. After the 10-week training and when test is passed, the pay rate will be bumped up to $25.75.

12 Positions to be filled.

Location: Mobile, AL
Employment Type: Full-Time W2 Employee from Day One
Compensation: Competitive hourly wage during training (not a stipend)
Outcome: Guaranteed job placement upon successful completion

Overview:
CTR Group is offering a selective, paid training opportunity in Mobile for individuals seeking a long-term career in shipbuilding and heavy industrial trades. Trainees will be hired as full time CTR W2 employees at the beginning of the program and paid while they learn. Upon successful completion of the program and final evaluations, all participants will receive guaranteed job placement with CTR working at a major local shipyard.

• Full-time, hands-on training focused on structural fitting fundamentals
• Instruction in blueprint reading, layout, precision measurement, and tool usage
• Basic welding and tack welding training (non-certified)
• Practical instruction from experienced industry professionals in a real fabrication environment

Selection Process:
Admission into the program is competitive. Candidates will go through an application, screening, and interview process. Final selection is based on work ethic, aptitude, and fit for the trade—not prior experience.

What We Offer:

• W2 employment and hourly pay from Day One
• Structured, paid training over several weeks
• Guaranteed placement upon passing final skills assessments
• Pathway to a long-term career with significant advancement potential
• Eligibility for full benefits through post-training placement

Ideal Candidates:

• 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs, bend, climb, and work in industrial environments
• Willing to submit to a drug test and background check
• Mechanical aptitude or prior exposure to construction, welding, shipyard or manufacturing

Why This Program?
This is a direct pathway into a skilled trade career—not a classroom-only course or unpaid internship. You’ll be paid from day one, trained by professionals, and placed into a stable, high-demand job at the end. If you're motivated and ready to work, we’re ready to invest in your future.

CTR Group is a full-service staffing firm with over 30 years of experience in placing skilled trade's professionals. We employ a diverse team of recruiters that are dedicated to connecting your talents to our client's needs. We have multiple clients with positions available and can help you choose the best fit!

CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

CTR group is a full-service employment & recruiting firm, matching the strengths and skills of thousands of candidates with employers.

Company Description

CTR group is a full-service employment & recruiting firm, matching the strengths and skills of thousands of candidates with employers.