Marine Shipfitter

AAA-USA Inc; Galliano (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Travel and lodging assistance

Paid Holidays

Health Benefit

PTO

Job summary

AAA-USA Inc is seeking skilled shipfitters for aluminum fabrication roles in the marine industry. The position involves laying out and assembling structural components for shipbuilding, requiring strong blueprint interpretation skills and at least 3 years of experience in marine fabrication.

Located primarily in the US, with options for travel/relocation, the role offers long-term contracts with benefits like paid travel and health insurance. Ideal candidates must be physically capable of working in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ship fitting or marine fabrication experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with aluminum fabrication and structural fitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and fabricate aluminum structural parts using blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Determine placement of structural components within the vessel hull.
• Inspect fit-up work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Aluminum fabrication

Ship fitting

Layout and measuring

Confined space work

Tools

Welding tools

Grinders

Skill saws

Job description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Lockport, LA or Pascagoula, MS.

What We Offer:

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

Position Summary:

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company that is the leading provider of quality construction, manufacturing, engineering, repair, and conversion products and services to the marine industry. Responsible for laying out, fabricating, and assembling aluminum structural components used in shipbuilding.

Essential Functions:

• Lay out and fabricate aluminum structural parts using blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Determine placement of structural components within the vessel hull.
• Mark reference lines (centerline, frame lines, buttock lines) for accurate alignment.
• Fit, align, and secure plates, beams, and structural members in position.
• Install temporary fasteners, clips, brackets, gaskets, liners, and related components.
• Perform tack welding to hold components in place prior to final welding.
• Cut, bend, flange, and shape aluminum materials using hand and power tools.
• Operate tools such as grinders, skill saws, and other fabrication equipment.
• Direct and assist lower-level shipfitters and helpers as needed.
• Inspect fit-up work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and shipboard environment.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of ship fitting or marine fabrication experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with aluminum fabrication and structural fitting processes.
• Skilled in layout, measuring, cutting, and fitting.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments (heights, confined spaces, PPE).
• Knowledge of shipyard safety standards and procedures.