Electrical Fitter I — Shipyard Maintenance Pro

Eastern Shipbuilding; Panama City (FL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding is seeking an Electrical Fitter 1 for Panama City, FL. The role involves installing, repairing, maintaining electrical equipment and fittings in a heavy-shipyard setting, including motor starters, controllers, switchgear, and panels.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of electrical fitter experience in a shipyard, and knowledge of OSHA/ABS rules plus lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED or equivalent and 3–5 years of electrical fitter experience in shipyard environment.
• Ability to read electrical specifications, wiring diagrams, and building plans.
• Knowledge of OSHA and ABS regulations; lock-out/tag-out procedures mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, and service electrical equipment and fittings according to regulations and specs.
• Install motor starters, controllers, switchgear, switchboards, busbars, transformers, and control panels.
• Install meters, instruments, relays, and protection equipment; rig and set equipment and foundations.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Lock-out/Tag-out

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalence

Tools

7018 welding rod

6011 welding rod

MIG welding

Aluminum welding

Job description

Eastern Shipbuilding is seeking an Electrical Fitter 1 for Panama City, FL. The role involves installing, repairing, maintaining electrical equipment and fittings in a heavy-shipyard setting, including motor starters, controllers, switchgear, and panels.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of electrical fitter experience in a shipyard, and knowledge of OSHA/ABS rules plus lock-out/tag-out procedures.