Senior Ship Fitter: Hull Assembly & Alignment

UAB LITSOMA; Turku; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB LITSOMA is seeking an experienced Ship Fitter to join our shipbuilding team. The role involves assembling, aligning, and preparing steel and aluminium structures during block fabrication and hull erection.

You will read drawings, fit components, cut up to 35 mm material with oxy-acetylene equipment, and perform tack welding with flux-cored wire. Proficiency with measuring tools and hydraulic equipment is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of practical experience as a ship fitter.
• Ability to read and understand shipbuilding and fabrication drawings independently.
• Practical experience with steel and aluminium structures.
• Good skills in oxy-acetylene cutting.
• Ability to perform tack welding with flux-cored welding wire; experience with power tools, hydraulic equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Good understanding of fitting, alignment, and dimensional control.
• Ability to work safely at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work independently and follow technical instructions.
• Willingness to relocate to another worksite if required.

Responsibilities

• Reading and working independently with ship block fabrication, hull erection drawings, and technical work instructions
• Fitting and aligning steel and aluminium structures, plates, and components
• Working with materials ranging approximately from 4 mm to 35 mm in thickness
• Cutting and preparing steel and aluminium components using oxy-acetylene cutting equipment
• Performing tack welding using flux-cored welding wire
• Using different types of hand and power tools required for fitting and assembly work
• Operating hydraulic jacks and other equipment used for positioning and alignment of structures
• Checking dimensions, position, level, and alignment using measuring devices, levels, plumb tools, and similar equipment
• Preparing structures and components for subsequent welding and installation
• Carrying out work in confined spaces and at elevated work areas when required
• Following project-specific occupational safety rules and safe working procedures
• Maintaining accuracy and quality throughout the fitting and assembly process

Skills

Reading drawings

Fabrication & fitting

Dimensional control

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Tools

Oxy-acetylene cutting

Flux-cored welding

Measuring instruments

Power tools

Hydraulic equipment

Job description

UAB LITSOMA is seeking an experienced Ship Fitter to join our shipbuilding team. The role involves assembling, aligning, and preparing steel and aluminium structures during block fabrication and hull erection.

You will read drawings, fit components, cut up to 35 mm material with oxy-acetylene equipment, and perform tack welding with flux-cored wire. Proficiency with measuring tools and hydraulic equipment is required.