Marine Metal Fabricator: Hull & Structure Journeyperson

100Hires, Inc.; Freeland (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBB on Whidbey Island (Freeland, WA) is seeking a journeyperson shipfitter to fit and assemble hulls, superstructures, and pilothouse components. You will read drawings, lay out parts, and weld with MIG/TIG/Stick while mentoring peers and sustaining safety standards.

Work across fabrication, jig stations, and on-boat areas, with overtime as needed in a dynamic shop environment. Al/steel experience preferred.

Qualifications

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• 3+ years in shipbuilding or marine metal fabrication (shipfitter experience preferred).
• Core welding capability: MIG, TIG, and Stick.
• High school diploma/GED or vocational equivalent.
• Solid basic math for layout and measurement.
• Fluency with shipfitting tools and forming equipment: torches, saws, bandsaws, rollers, presses, and shears.
• Proven ability to read and apply drawings/blueprints.
• Knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, and marine build/repair practices.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Comfort working around heavy machinery and ability to work overtime.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs; work at heights to 60 ft.
• Enter confined spaces with a respirator; work in tight quarters and awkward angles.

Responsibilities

• Plan work from standard and metric engineering drawings; lay out, cut, form, and prepare parts for accurate fit-up.
• Build and use jigs for modules and superstructure alignment.
• Tack and perform minor welding using MIG and Arc processes.
• Operate shears, band saws, rollers, and press brakes to form plate and shapes.
• Cut with oxygen/propane torches and plasma for clean, precise edges.
• Move between fabrication shop, jig stations, and on-boat assembly areas.
• Use grinders, levels, and tape measures to verify alignment and tolerances.
• Collaborate within a tight-knit team—communicate clearly, adapt quickly, interpret plans, and solve problems.
• Champion ESR safety culture and maintain spotless housekeeping.
• Mentor up-and-coming teammates and support a culture of learning.
• Tackle unplanned tasks that come with a dynamic, startup-like environment.

Skills

Shipfitting

Welding (MIG/TIG/Stick)

Blueprint reading

Math for layout

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Torches

Saws

Bandsaws

Rollers

Presses

Shears

Job description

NBBB on Whidbey Island (Freeland, WA) is seeking a journeyperson shipfitter to fit and assemble hulls, superstructures, and pilothouse components. You will read drawings, lay out parts, and weld with MIG/TIG/Stick while mentoring peers and sustaining safety standards.

Work across fabrication, jig stations, and on-boat areas, with overtime as needed in a dynamic shop environment. Al/steel experience preferred.