Ship Fitter

Hutco, Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Prescription

Vision Coverage

Short Term Disability Benefits

Job summary

Hutco, Inc. in Houma, LA is seeking 1st Class Ship Fitters with shipyard experience to join our team. You will perform layout, fabrication, installation, testing and repair of pipe systems, and you will work from blueprints and sketches prepared for fabrication.

Candidates must have at least 3 years in shipyards, pass a hands-on skills test, and pass drug test with E-Verify. PPE includes hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses and gloves.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of shipyard experience required.
• Must pass hands-on skills test.
• Must pass drug test and E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Performs layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of pipe systems.
• Reads blueprints and creates fabrication sketches.
• Operates tools and equipment necessary for ship fitting.
• Work in confined spaces, on docks, and at heights up to 30 feet.
• Lifts and maneuvers loads up to 50 pounds (75 pounds occasionally).

Skills

Blueprint reading

Job description

Currently looking for 1st Class Ship Fitters to work in Houma, La. To be considered for this Ship Fitter opportunity, you must have at least 3 years of experience working in Shipyards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass hands-on skills test.
• Must pass drug test and E-Verify.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Hard Hat, Steel Toe Safety Boots, Safety Glasses, Gloves

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of pipe systems. Fits pipe and properly prepares joints for welding to meet the specific requirements of the system on which work is being done. Works from blueprints and makes fabrication sketches from which another mechanic could fabricate a unit of pipe.
• Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Have knowledge of equipment, work processes, and techniques used for this role including the ability to perform all functions of the position in conformity with applicable regulations and generally observed safety practices.
• Enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Manipulate and transport loads up to 50 pounds over distances of up to 200 feet approximately 1 to 6 times during each 8 hour shift, occasionally 75 pounds.
• Manipulate and operate all machines and tools essential to the performance of the position of Ship Fitter.
• Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.
• Traverse and negotiate uneven surfaces and uneven heights between dock and vessel.
• Ascend and work at heights of up to 30 feet.
• Stooping, squatting, twisting, kneeling, lifting, and reaching.

BENEFITS:

A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care. Available plans include:

• Medical / Prescription
• Vision Coverage
• Short Term Disability Benefits

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).