Marine Ship Fitter

AAA-USA Inc; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel and lodging assistance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Health Benefit

Long and Short-Term Contracts

Immediate placement

Job summary

AAA-USA Inc in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a skilled 1st Class Ship Fitter to fabricate, assemble and install structural ship components per blueprints and standards. You will read drawings, cut and fit parts, lay out reference points and help fit hulls, frames, and bulkheads.

Join a team that collaborates with welders and pipefitters, adheres to safety protocols, and supports travel to other yards in LA, MS.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ship fitting or related fabrication experience.
• Ability to read shipyard drawings and blueprints.
• Experience in a shipyard or heavy industrial setting.
• Comfort with confined spaces and heights.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to determine layout and procedures.
• Cut, align, fit, and tack structural parts using tools.
• Lay out reference points and lines on ship components.
• Assemble hulls, bulkheads, frames in proper alignment.
• Use cutting torches, grinders and hand tools to prepare surfaces.
• Ensure quality and accuracy in fitting and fabrication work.
• Follow safety protocols and keep work area clean.
• Assist with lifting and positioning large components using cranes or rigging.
• Collaborate with welders, pipefitters and other trades to complete vessel construction.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand & power tool operation

Welding basics

Measuring instruments

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Grinders

Job description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to the following locations:

• Pascagoula, MS.
• Lockport, LA.
• Houma, LA.

What We Offer:

• Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
• Long and Short-Term Contracts.
• Immediate placement.
• PTO.
• Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefit.

Position Summary:

The 1st Class Ship Fitter is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing structural parts of ships and other marine vessels in accordance with blueprints, specifications, and shipyard standards.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine layout, assembly, and installation procedures.
• Cut, align, fit, and tack structural parts of ships using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Lay out reference points and lines on ship components using measuring instruments.
• Assemble hulls, bulkheads, frames, and other structural components in proper alignment.
• Use cutting torches, grinders, and hand tools to prepare metal surfaces and cut material.
• Ensure quality and accuracy in fitting and fabrication work.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist with lifting and positioning large components using cranes, hoists, or rigging.
• Collaborate with welders, pipefitters, and other trades to complete vessel construction or repair.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of ship fitting or related fabrication experience in a shipyard or heavy industrial setting.
• Ability to read and understand shipyard drawings and blueprints.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, and measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with shipyard safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in various environmental conditions.