1st Class Shipfitter

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is looking for multiple 1st Class Shipfitters for positions in Pascagoula, MS. The role involves fabricating, assembling, and erecting metal components for marine vessels, requiring trade experience and the ability to interpret blueprints.

Candidates must be able to work in various conditions and shifts, demonstrating safety compliance. A high school diploma or equivalent is necessary, along with specific tool handling skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of trade experience in shipfitting or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints using both metric and standard measurements.
• Knowledge of steel layout and fit-up is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and erect metal components for marine vessels.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces as necessary.
• Follow safety procedures that exceed industry standards.

Skills

Trade experience

Basic math skills

Reading and comprehension skills

Blueprint interpretation

Knowledge of steel fabrication

Experience with trade tools

Education

Accredited High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinder

Hand torch

Hydraulic jack

Ratchet jack

Chain fall

Combination square

Framing square

Hand level

Plumb bob

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple 1st Class Shipfittés for an opportunity in Pascagoula, MS.

Additional hourly PD is 18.38 for those that live over 75 miles with valid utility bill. This new rate will require a minimum of 2 hours worked daily and is capped at 8 hours maximum per day. There is NO differentiation for Premium or No Premium.

First-Class Shipfitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Shipfitter or a Boilermaker, is responsible for various tools and equipment used in the fabrication, assembling and erection of metal components at the various stages in constructing a marine vessel. Production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Shipfitter may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. We stress the practice of working safely in all situations, with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

A skill assessment will be a written and hands on test.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Minimum 3-5 Yrs. trade experience.
• Basic math, reading and comprehension skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements.
• Knowledge of the layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
• Experience with various trade specific tools such as: grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• 6+ Yrs. marine, shipbuilding and construction experience.
• Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines.
• Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances and advanced blue print reading skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Accredited High School diploma or equivalent.

WORK HOURS

Full Time - 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift.