1st Class Marine Shipfitter – Gulf Coast Projects

AAA-USA Inc; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Overtime Opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Referral Programs

Job summary

AAA USA is actively hiring an experienced Marine Shipfitter to support major marine and shipbuilding projects along the Gulf Coast region. The role focuses on fabricating, assembling, and installing structural parts of ships in accordance with blueprints and shipyard standards.

Essential duties include reading blueprints, cutting and fitting structural components, and coordinating with welders and pipefitters.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Structural fitting

Measuring instruments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Cutting torches

Grinders

Measuring instruments

Job description

AAA USA is actively hiring an experienced Marine Shipfitter to support major marine and shipbuilding projects along the Gulf Coast region. The role focuses on fabricating, assembling, and installing structural parts of ships in accordance with blueprints and shipyard standards.

Essential duties include reading blueprints, cutting and fitting structural components, and coordinating with welders and pipefitters.