Marine Structural Fabrication Pro — Shipbuilding

West Hill Staffing Group; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

West Hill Staffing Group seeks a Marine Structural Fabrication Specialist for Pascagoula, MS. The role requires 3–5 years in shipfitting or structural steel fabrication and blueprint fluency in metric and imperial units. You will cut, bevel, grind, and shape steel, fit and align components, and work safely across various environments.

The position is full-time with competitive pay of $43.50/hour plus $180/day per diem, reflecting the skilled nature of the work at the shipyard.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in shipfitting or structural steel fabrication.
• Blueprint fluency in both metric and imperial units.
• Strong math, reading, and comprehension.
• Experience with fabrication tooling.
• Reliability, quality focus, and a safety-first mindset.
• Leadership potential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Precision fabrication: Cut, bevel, grind, and shape steel to spec.
• Fit-up and assembly: Translate drawings into accurately installed components.
• Alignment and securing: Bring plates and beams into true position and lock them.
• Tool mastery: Operate grinders, torches, jacks, and lifting devices.
• Work aloft/in confined spaces/outdoors across shifts with safety focus.

Skills

Shipfitting

Structural fabrication

Blueprint fluency

Fabrication tooling

Math

Reading/comprehension

Safety mindset

Leadership potential

Tools

Grinders

Hand torches

Hydraulic jacks

Chain falls

Framing squares

Levels

Plumb bobs

Templates

Job description

West Hill Staffing Group seeks a Marine Structural Fabrication Specialist for Pascagoula, MS. The role requires 3–5 years in shipfitting or structural steel fabrication and blueprint fluency in metric and imperial units. You will cut, bevel, grind, and shape steel, fit and align components, and work safely across various environments.

The position is full-time with competitive pay of $43.50/hour plus $180/day per diem, reflecting the skilled nature of the work at the shipyard.