First‑Class Ship Fitter – Harvey Shipyard (All Shifts)

Hutco, Inc.; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision Coverage

Short-Term Disability Benefits

Job summary

Hutco, Inc. is seeking first-class ship fitters for shipyards located in Harvey, LA. A test will be conducted on-site to assess your capabilities. It primarily repairs work on barges and boats. NO TWIC card is required.

The role involves laying out and fabricating metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and bracing them in position within the ship's hull for welding. A limited benefit plan is available through Essential Staff Care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a 1st class ship fitter.
• Outfitting experience.
• Must know Ship terminology.
• Must lay out and fabricate parts for ships.
• Must be able to burn, wash, and bevel with a hand torch.
• Must pass a drug test and physical.
• Must be able to work all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within the ship's hull for welding.

Skills

Shipyard experience

Ship terminology knowledge

Welding with hand torch

Tools

Hand torch

Job description

Hutco, Inc. is seeking first-class ship fitters for shipyards located in Harvey, LA. A test will be conducted on-site to assess your capabilities. It primarily repairs work on barges and boats. NO TWIC card is required.

The role involves laying out and fabricating metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and bracing them in position within the ship's hull for welding. A limited benefit plan is available through Essential Staff Care.