Entry Level Shipfitter

Jobtailor; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking entry-level fabricators for shipyard work in Mississippi. You will learn to fabricate, assemble, and install metal parts and structures for ship construction, using torches, grinders, measuring tools, and welding equipment.

The role requires reading blueprints, basic math, and willingness to work in active shipyard environments with exposure to heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Interest in learning a skilled trade and working with your hands
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Willingness to work in active shipyard environments and learn through hands-on training
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn to fabricate, assemble, and install metal parts and structures used in ship construction.
• Use tools such as torches, tape measures, hammers, levels, and welding equipment.
• Apply basic math, measurement, and blueprint reading skills.
• Work in shipboard environments including heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions.
• Support production needs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and be available for any shift.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Teamwork

Safety Commitment

Blueprint Reading

Tools

Welding Equipment

Grinder

Hand Torch

Hydraulic Jack

Ratchet Jack

Chain Fall

Come-A-Long

Combination Square

Framing Square

Plumb Bob

Job description

• Learn to fabricate, assemble, and install metal parts and structures used in ship construction.
• Use tools such as torches, tape measures, hammers, levels, and welding equipment.
• Apply basic math, measurement, and blueprint reading skills.
• Work in shipboard environments including heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions.
• Support production needs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and be available for any shift.

Requirements

• Interest in learning a skilled trade and working with your hands
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Willingness to work in active shipyard environments and learn through hands-on training
• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in fabricating, assembling, and installing metal parts for ship construction, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork. Capable of reading blueprints and utilizing various trade‑specific tools in active shipyard environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Blueprint Reading
• Metal Fabrication
• Safety Commitment
• Basic Math Skills
• Trade-Specific Tool Usage

Hard Skills

• Metal Fabrication
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic Math Skills
• Measurement Skills
• Steel Plate Fabrication

Soft Skills

• Teamwork
• Commitment to Quality
• Willingness to Learn

Industry Keywords

• Ship Construction
• Active Shipyard Environment
• Confined Spaces
• Safety Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Welding Equipment
• Grinder
• Hand Torch
• Hydraulic Jack
• Ratchet Jack
• Chain Fall
• Come-A-Long
• Combination Square
• Framing Square
• Plumb Bob