Maritime Structural Fitter — Shipyard Precision & Overtime

HTI - Human Technologies, Inc.; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

HTI - Human Technologies, Inc. is hiring Back Structural Fitters in Goose Creek, SC to support large-scale vessel construction projects in a steel-heavy marine environment.

You will lay out, fit, align, and assemble structural steel per engineering drawings and digital blueprints, reading prints and ensuring precise fit. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years shipyard or marine experience, strong blueprint skills, and proficiency with layout tools, grinders, and tack welding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of structural fitting experience, preferably in a shipyard, marine, heavy fabrication, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read fabrication blueprints and digital drawings.
• Experience performing stick welding (tack welding).
• Proficient with measurement tools and layout.
• Strong attention to detail and safe working practices.
• Experience in heavy fabrication or marine environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components.
• Read, interpret, and work from digital blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
• Identify parts and components using electronic drawings and accurately fit materials to specification.
• Measure, mark, and prepare structural materials using tape measures, layout tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform fitting operations including grinding, drilling, reaming, countersinking, deburring, and straightening.
• Tack weld (stick weld) components into position prior to final welding.
• Verify proper alignment, dimensions, and tolerances before weld-out.
• Repair or rework components as needed to meet quality standards.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections to ensure work meets engineering specifications.
• Safely operate fabrication tools and equipment while following all company safety and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with welders and other skilled trades to complete structural assemblies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Digital drawings

Layout fit-up

Precision measuring

Welding prep

Quality inspections

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Tape measures

Layout tools

Job description

HTI - Human Technologies, Inc. is hiring Back Structural Fitters in Goose Creek, SC to support large-scale vessel construction projects in a steel-heavy marine environment.

You will lay out, fit, align, and assemble structural steel per engineering drawings and digital blueprints, reading prints and ensuring precise fit. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years shipyard or marine experience, strong blueprint skills, and proficiency with layout tools, grinders, and tack welding.