Plate Fitter 1st Class

Gulf Copper and Manufacturing; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal per diem of $72 per day

Housing provided

Job summary

A marine fabrication company is seeking an experienced Plate Fitter to join their team for a two-month project in Guam. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant marine/industrial fitting experience. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, fabricating parts, and ensuring quality control. Must be able to operate various tools and machinery safely. Competitive compensation and benefits, including housing and meal per diem, are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1-5 years of marine/industrial fitting experience.
• Ability to pass a hands-on test related to fitting.
• Familiarity with safety protocols for hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and fabricate metal structures.
• Ensure material compatibility with specifications.
• Operate machinery and cutting tools safely and efficiently.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Basic mathematics

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or technical school certificate

Tools

Cutting torch

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Gulf Copper is currently seeking an experienced Plate Fitter to join our team. All applicants must successfully pass all required pre‑employment screening tests.

Project details:

• Location: Guam
• Duration: 2 months
• Full‑time: 70 hours per week
• Certifications required: driver's license or passport
• Meal per diem: $72 per day
• Company will provide housing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Basic understanding of mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions)
• Interpret blueprints and fabricate metal structural parts (plates, bulkheads, frames, braces) and fit them in ship hull for riveting or welding
• Quality control: verify material compatibility with specifications before use
• Lays out positions of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates; uses scribe and hand tools
• Locates and marks reference lines (center, buttock, frame lines)
• Positions parts in hull with assistance of rigger
• Aligns parts using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls
• Marks drilling locations and installs temporary fasteners for welding or riveting
• Installs packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories (doors, hatches, brackets, clips)
• Prepares molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts
• Removes high spots and cuts bevels using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches
• Tack welds clips and brackets before permanent welding
• Rolls, bends, flanges, cuts, and shapes plates, beams, and heavy metal parts using shop machinery (plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, joggle machines)
• Safely and efficiently uses hand, power, and cutting tools
• Operates large machinery such as metal shear, metal brake, and band saw

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma and/or one‑year certificate from college or technical school preferred
• Must pass a hands‑on test (when applicable) and/or have marine/industrial plate/structural fitting experience
• 1st Class: 3‑5 years experience
• 2nd Class: 1‑3 years experience

Working Conditions

• Open‑air conditions (noisy, hot, cold)
• Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE
• Climbing up to 100 ft. and lifting up to 50 lb. may be required
• Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights with fall‑prevention equipment
• Work with hot and sometimes hazardous materials
• Work aboard ships, both onshore/offshore and in confined spaces
• Must stand and operate equipment for up to four continuous hours
• Long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on varied surfaces, bending over, crouching, and climbing over obstructions (scaffolding, ladders, structural members)

Necessary Equipment Operation

• Cutting torch
• Squares
• Levels
• Hand and power tools

Special Skills

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals
• Perform basic mathematical functions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player and high performer
• Commitment to company values and safety program

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please e‑mail: [e-mail].