Aluminum Structural Fitter — Marine Shipyard Specialist

alphanumeric; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

alphanumeric in New Iberia, LA is seeking an Aluminum Structural Fitter to fabricate, fit, assemble, and install aluminum structural components for marine vessels. You will read blueprints and work packages to ensure quality and safety.

You will operate grinders, saws, drills, and other shipyard tools; coordinate with welders and QC to ensure proper fit-up; and comply with OSHA and environmental standards. Requires 3+ years in shipyard or heavy industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading shipbuilding drawings and structural blueprints.
• Knowledge of aluminum fabrication techniques for marine structures.
• Experience in shipyard, marine, or heavy industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret marine construction drawings, blueprints, work packages, and technical specs.
• Lay out, fit, align, and assemble aluminum structures including decks, bulkheads, frames, and hull sections.
• Measure, mark, cut, bevel, and prepare aluminum materials for fabrication and assembly.
• Set up and install temporary supports, braces, and fixtures to maintain alignment.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and structural integrity using layout tools.
• Perform tack welding as required for assembly operations.
• Operate grinders, saws, drills, magnetic drills, and other shipyard tools.
• Coordinate with welders, supervisors, and QA to ensure proper fit-up.
• Inspect completed assemblies and correct fit-up discrepancies before final welding.
• Maintain compliance with shipyard safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Assist with vessel construction, repair, retrofit, and modernization projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Aluminum fabrication

Shipyard experience

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Job description

alphanumeric in New Iberia, LA is seeking an Aluminum Structural Fitter to fabricate, fit, assemble, and install aluminum structural components for marine vessels. You will read blueprints and work packages to ensure quality and safety.

You will operate grinders, saws, drills, and other shipyard tools; coordinate with welders and QC to ensure proper fit-up; and comply with OSHA and environmental standards. Requires 3+ years in shipyard or heavy industrial settings.