1st Class Marine Shipfitter | Gulf Coast Projects

AAA-USA Inc; Moss Point (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Referral programs

Job summary

AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Marine Shipfitter to support major marine and shipbuilding projects along the Gulf Coast. Relocation assistance is available and candidates should be skilled in structural fitting, blueprint reading, fabrication, and shipyard assembly.

The 1st Class Ship Fitter will fabricate, assemble, and install structural parts in accordance with blueprints and shipyard standards. Travel to Pascagoula, MS; Lockport, LA; Houma, LA.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Shipyard experience

Hand tools & power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting torches

Grinders

Measuring instruments

Welding equipment

Job description

AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Marine Shipfitter to support major marine and shipbuilding projects along the Gulf Coast. Relocation assistance is available and candidates should be skilled in structural fitting, blueprint reading, fabrication, and shipyard assembly.

The 1st Class Ship Fitter will fabricate, assemble, and install structural parts in accordance with blueprints and shipyard standards. Travel to Pascagoula, MS; Lockport, LA; Houma, LA.