1st Class Shipfitter (Night Shift)

LED FastStart; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision

Job summary

LED FastStart in Lockport, LA is seeking a 1st Class Shipfitter for the Night Shift. This role involves performing layout, cutting, and structural fitting processes on ships, ensuring all work meets quality standards.

Candidate must have a minimum of 6 months of ship fitting experience and be proficient in using torches and metric measurements. The position offers essential benefits including medical and dental insurance, and 401k.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of ship fitting experience.
• Ability to accurately perform layout, cutting with a torch, and metric measuring.
• Proficiency in structural fitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout and structural fitting processes accurately.
• Cut materials using a torch.
• Measure materials using metric measurements.

Skills

Ship fitting techniques

Use of torches for cutting

Metric measurement

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of safety standards

Job description

Job Title: 1st Class Shipfitter (Night Shift)

Location: Lockport, LA

Position Overview: A 1st Class Shipfitter is responsible for performing layout, cutting, metric measuring, and structural fitting processes on ships.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform layout and structural fitting processes accurately.
• Cut materials using a torch.
• Measure materials using metric measurements (cm, mm, etc.).
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and specifications.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months of ship fitting experience.
• Ability to accurately perform layout, cutting with a torch, and metric measuring.
• Proficiency in structural fitting processes.
• Ability to successfully pass a hands‑on craft test in accordance with craft classification.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of ship fitting techniques and best practices.
• Proficiency in using torches for cutting materials.
• Ability to perform accurate measurements using metric units.
• Attention to detail and precision in fitting processes.
• Good problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices related to ship fitting.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Benefits

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision