Ship Fitter

Zohorecruit; Cut Off (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexx Workforce of Louisiana LLC in Cut Off, LA is seeking experienced Ship Fitters for a hands-on shipyard assignment. You will fit and assemble structural components, read blueprints, lay out, measure, and fit steel.

Proficiency with grinders, torches, and fabrication tools is expected; overtime and weekend work may be required. Qualifications include prior ship fitting or shipyard experience, ability to read fabrication drawings, reliable transportation and dependable attendance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in ship fitting or shipyard work preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of structural steel layout and fit-up.
• Reliable transportation.
• Dependable attendance.
• Must complete pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble structural components for vessel construction and repair.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements.
• Lay out, measure, cut, and fit steel components.
• Use grinders, torches, and other fabrication tools.
• Tack components into position for welding.
• Check fit-up, alignment, and measurements.
• Follow all jobsite safety requirements.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.

Skills

Ship fitting

Blueprint reading

Structural layout & fit-up

Fabrication tools usage

Tools

Grinders

Torches

Fabrication tools

Job description

Flexx Workforce of Louisiana LLC | Full time

Cut Off, United States | Posted on 09/28/2026

Flexx Workforce of Louisiana is seeking experienced Ship Fitters for a work assignment in Cut Off, LA.

Candidates should have ship fitting, structural fabrication, and layout experience and be comfortable working in a shipyard environment.

Job Duties:

• Fit and assemble structural components for vessel construction and repair
  
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements
  
• Lay out, measure, cut, and fit steel components
  
• Use grinders, torches, and other fabrication tools
  
• Tack components into position for welding
  
• Check fit-up, alignment, and measurements
  
• Follow all jobsite safety requirements
  
• Work overtime and weekends as required
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Previous ship fitting or shipyard experience preferred
  
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings
  
• Knowledge of structural steel layout and fit-up
  
• Reliable transportation
  
• Dependable attendance
  
• Must complete required pre-employment screening