Ship Fitter

Hutco, Inc.; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision Coverage

Short-Term Disability Benefits

Job summary

Hutco, Inc. is seeking first-class ship fitters for shipyards in Port Allen, LA. A test will be conducted on-site to assess capabilities. No TWIC card is required.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of 1st class ship fitter experience, outfitting experience, and knowledge of ship terminology. You must be able to lay out and fabricate parts, burn, wash, and bevel with a hand torch, pass a drug test and physical, and be able to work all shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a 1st class ship fitter.
• Outfitting experience.
• Must know Ship terminology.
• Must lay out and fabricate parts for ships.
• Must be able to burn, wash, and bevel with a hand torch.
• Must pass a drug test and physical.
• Must be able to work all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts for welding.
• Positions braces in the ship hull for welding.
• Welds fabricated parts and ensures proper alignment.

Skills

Shipyard experience

Hand torch welding

Reading ship terminology

Tools

Hand torch and welding equipment

Job description

Job Location: Port Allen, LA
Hutco Branch: Harvey, LA
Rate of Pay: $23.00 to $27.00 per hour (based on experience)

Hutco Inc. is seeking first-class ship fitters for shipyards located in Port Allen, LA. Looking for first-class ship fitters only with shipyard experience. A test will be conducted on-site to assess your capabilities. It primarily repairs work on barges and boats. NO TWIC card is required.

Description

Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within the ship's hull for welding.

Requirements

• M inimum 2 years experience as a 1st class ship fitter
• Outfitting experience
• Must know Ship terminology
• Must lay out and fabricate parts for ships
• Must be able to burn, wash, and bevel with a hand torch
• Must pass a drug test and physical
• Must be able to work all shifts

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)