Marine Ship Fitters: Steel Structures & Welding

The Contractor Consultants; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonus program

Paid training & certifications

Safety equipment provided

Tool replacement program

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Industries is actively hiring 12 skilled 1st Class Ship Fitters / Structural Fitters to join our Field Operations team in a full-time role at the marine shipyard. You will fit and assemble steel structures for vessels like tugboats and barges, perform layout, and weld structural components on-site.

We value hands-on craftsmanship in a dynamic shipyard environment with opportunities for overtime; equal opportunity employer committed to safety and professional development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of shipyard/marine fabrication experience.
• Understanding of shipyard terminology and vessel structure.
• Skilled in burning, beveling and steel fabrication with hand torches.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Must pass a drug test and physical.
• No formal education or certifications required; skills tested onsite.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble steel structures for marine vessels
• Lay out and fabricate steel components to specification
• Burn, wash, and bevel steel with hand torches
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction specifications
• Measure, cut, and install structural plate, pipe, beams, and related components
• Conduct quality inspections on assembled parts
• Adhere strictly to safety and quality standards on site

Skills

Marine fabrication experience

Shipyard terminology

Torch cutting/beveling

Blueprint reading

Drug test

Tools

Hand torches

Job description

Legacy Industries is actively hiring 12 skilled 1st Class Ship Fitters / Structural Fitters to join our Field Operations team in a full-time role at the marine shipyard. You will fit and assemble steel structures for vessels like tugboats and barges, perform layout, and weld structural components on-site.

We value hands-on craftsmanship in a dynamic shipyard environment with opportunities for overtime; equal opportunity employer committed to safety and professional development.