Marine Ship Fitter & Plate Fitter — Long-Term Shipyard

Quest Energy Group; Galveston (TX); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Quest Energy Group is seeking experienced Ship Fitters/Plate Fitters for a long-term shipyard assignment in Galveston, TX. You will read structural drawings, lay out material, and fit steel plate and structural components for installation and welding.

This is a hands-on structural fitting role in marine repair and modification projects, with direct-hire and contract opportunities. You will work closely with welders, supervisors, and other trades in a busy shipyard, following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Ship Fitter, Plate Fitter, or Structural Fitter in shipyard/marine fabrication.
• Hands-on experience fitting steel plate and structural components; vessel or offshore rig repair preferred.
• Ability to read structural drawings and take accurate field measurements.
• Knowledge of fit-up, alignment, joint preparation, and fabrication tolerances.
• Ability to safely use tools for structural fitting and welding prep.
• Dependability and ability to coordinate with a crew in a shipyard.
• Ability to work in an active shipyard environment with or without accommodations.

Responsabilités

• Lay out, measure, mark, cut, and fit steel plate and structural members using drawings, specifications, and field measurements.
• Support repair, replacement, and modification of hull sections, decks, bulkheads, foundations, stiffeners, and other vessel/rig structures.
• Read and interpret structural fabrication drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Prepare edges and fit-up surfaces, align components, and verify dimensions and tolerances before welding.
• Use cutting, grinding, fitting, and tack-welding equipment within qualifications and shipyard procedures.
• Work closely with welders, supervisors, and other trades to complete work safely and accurately.
• Follow shipyard safety requirements, including hot-work, confined-space, and fall-protection procedures.

Connaissances

Read drawings

Layout material

Fit steel plate

Structural fitting

Field measurements

Welding prep

Team coordination

Description du poste

Quest Energy Group is seeking experienced Ship Fitters/Plate Fitters for a long-term shipyard assignment in Galveston, TX. You will read structural drawings, lay out material, and fit steel plate and structural components for installation and welding.

This is a hands-on structural fitting role in marine repair and modification projects, with direct-hire and contract opportunities. You will work closely with welders, supervisors, and other trades in a busy shipyard, following safety procedures.