Ship Fitter

Hutco Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Prescription

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short Term Disability

Term Life Benefits

AD&D Benefit

Job summary

Hutco, Inc. is seeking 1st Class Ship Fitters to join our team in Houma, LA. Candidates must have at least 3 years of shipyard experience and be able to pass a hands-on skills test and drug/E-Verify checks.

The position involves pipe layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair, with PPE required and safety protocols strictly followed. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, fabricating pipe joints, handling up to 50 lbs (75 lbs occasionally), and working in confined spaces, on

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in shipyards.
• Must pass hands-on skills test.
• Must pass drug test and E-Verify.
• PPE required: hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of pipe systems.
• Fit pipe and prepare joints for welding per system requirements.
• Read blueprints and make fabrication sketches.
• Move through manholes to work in confined spaces.
• Handle loads up to 50 lbs (75 lbs occasionally) over distances.
• Operate tools and machinery essential to Ship Fitter duties.
• Negotiate gangways and docks, and work at heights up to 30 feet.
• Follow safety practices and comply with regulations.

Skills

Shipyard experience

Blueprint reading

Pipe layout

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

HUTCO, INC.

Position: Ship Fitters

Job Location: Houma, La.

Hutco Branch: Houma, La.

Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour

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
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short Term Disability Benefits
• Term Life Benefits
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit

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