Lead Aluminum Shipfitter - Hull Fabrication & Layout

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation is seeking a 1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter to lay out and fabricate metal structural parts for hull welding. The role requires following blueprints and locating reference lines to ensure accurate assembly in the hull.

The candidate will lead fitters, tack welders, and assist with drilling, positioning, and securing parts, often in confined spaces while using power tools and hand tools.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of marine or four (4) years of continuous company experience preferred.
• Able to read blueprints, sketches and templates.

Responsibilities

• Determines the position of structural components from blueprints or templates.
• Provides direction to subordinate ship fitters and tack welders.
• Uses blueprints to lay out position of parts on metal.
• Locates and marks reference lines (center, buttock, frame lines).
• Positions parts in hull and aligns them relative to each other.
• Marks holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners for welding or riveting.
• Installs packing, gaskets and structural accessories.
• Tack welds clips and brackets prior to permanent welding.
• Bends, flanges, cuts and shapes heavy metal parts.
• Works with power tools and in confined spaces.

Skills

Blueprints

Metal fabrication

Confined spaces

Tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation is seeking a 1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter to lay out and fabricate metal structural parts for hull welding. The role requires following blueprints and locating reference lines to ensure accurate assembly in the hull.

The candidate will lead fitters, tack welders, and assist with drilling, positioning, and securing parts, often in confined spaces while using power tools and hand tools.