Manufacturing Shipfitter

PMQ Services, LLC; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PMQ Services, LLC in Goose Creek, SC seeks a skilled shipfitter to lay out, fit, align, and assemble prefabricated cast and forged components prior to welding. You will follow drawings and specs to ensure proper fit and alignment.

The role requires 5+ years in shipyards and 3 years as a ship fitter, with a shift from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM EST. Must pass HFT and background checks; pay is $45/hour with per diem for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience required in shipyards.
• 3 years SHIP FITTER experience/shipyard REQUIRED.
• Must pass HFT & BGC

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, align, and assemble prefabricated components prior to welding.
• Perform fitting and machining: straighten, grind, burr, drill, ream, countersink to close tolerances.
• Refer to general instructions to select equipment, set up, and lay out materials to be welded.
• May repair or rework parts to restore to required tolerances after welding.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Skills

Shipyard experience

Fabrication

Machining

Quality control

Job description

Goose Creek , South Carolina Contract Sep 2, 2026

Duration

6+ years

Pay

$45 hourly, $120 per diem offered for non local candidates

Location

Goose Creek, SC

Must pass HFT & BGC

Description

Lays out, fits, aligns, and assembles prefabricated cast and forged components prior to welding, soldering, brazing, or bonding operations.

Performs fitting and machining operations such as straighten, grind, burr, drill, ream, and countersink materials to close tolerances.

Refers to general instructions to select equipment, set up, and lay out materials to be welded.

May repair or rework parts to restore to required tolerances which have become distorted as a result of welding operations.

May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Testing Requirements

SMAW- 3F, 4F plate test. 3/8 \" thickness (VT and Break)

Required Experience

5 years of experience required. 3 years SHIP FITTER experience/shipyard REQUIRED Prior Shipyard

Shift

3:30PM to 12:00AM EST

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range