B Class Structural Fitter – Marine Shipyard Specialist

Austal Usa, LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, AL seeks a Trade Assistant/B Class Fitter to support shipbuilding and repair on marine vessels. Responsibilities include layout, fit-up, cutting, grinding, and tacking with minimal supervision while following safety and quality guidelines.

Candidates should have at least 6 months in shipbuilding or similar trades and pass the B Class Fitter test. Willingness to train others and interpret specifications is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a Trade Assistant or 1 year in similar industry.
• Pass approved B Class Fitter test.
• Willing to work with and train lower-skilled workers.
• Ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels.

Responsibilities

• Performs shipfitting functions such as fit up, cutting, sniping, sanding, grinding, prepping, tacking and fit up of plates with minimal supervision.
• Performs basic layout of plates, materials and weldments using basic sketches, drawings, and diagrams.
• Operates craft tools and equipment safely per supervisor instructions.
• Monitors environment for quality, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Basic math

Interpret drawings

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Milling

Sanding

Grinders

Burr motors

Band saws

Skill saws

Saws all

Come along

Chain falls

Job description

Austal USA in Mobile, AL seeks a Trade Assistant/B Class Fitter to support shipbuilding and repair on marine vessels. Responsibilities include layout, fit-up, cutting, grinding, and tacking with minimal supervision while following safety and quality guidelines.

Candidates should have at least 6 months in shipbuilding or similar trades and pass the B Class Fitter test. Willingness to train others and interpret specifications is required.