Shipfitter

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation seeks skilled welders to join our heavy fabrication team. You will read drawings, lay out parts to tight tolerances, and operate fabrication equipment including welders, torches, and overhead cranes.

The role requires proficiency with measurement tools and careful interpretation of specifications. You will cut, fit, and weld metal components, inspect welds for quality, and prepare pieces for assembly in a climate-controlled, shipyard-style facility in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Must be able to lay out and measure using metric system and inspect work with precision tools.
• Experience with hand tools and basic fabrication processes.
• Experience with welding operations and metal joining techniques.
• Familiarity with overhead cranes and safe rigging practices.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies per specifications.
• Cut work pieces with powered saws, torches, and plasma equipment.
• Install or repair decks, bulkheads, and tank linings as needed.
• Observe weld quality through hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimensional tolerance checks.
• Prepare grooves, angles, and gaps using precision measuring tools.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Heat, form, and finish metal parts with hand tools and torches.
• Analyze drawings to plan layout and welding methods.
• Develop templates or jigs to hold and align parts as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout & measurement

Hand tools

Welding techniques

Overhead crane operation

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Go‑no‑go gauge

Plasma torch

Gas torch

Oxy-fuel

Auto level

Transit

Job description

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, plum bob, auto level, transit, go-no-go gauge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. Cuts work piece, using powered saws, gas torch, oxi-fuel, and plasma torch. Installs or repairs decks, bulkheads, and tank linings.

Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. Prepare and inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.

Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.

Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.

Welcome to the heart of shipbuilding excellence right here in the heartland! We're the go‑to destination for cutting‑edge manufacturing enthusiasts who thrive on excitement and innovation. Located in the vibrant Midwest, our climate‑controlled facility sets the stage for some of the most thrilling work in the industry and area.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Must be available to work all 4 shifts, and weekends as required.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces.

SKILLS:

• Must have experience setting up, troubleshooting, and utilizing weld machines.
• Must have experience laying out and measuring utilizing the metric system.
• Must have experience working with blueprints.
• Must have experience working with hand tools.
• Must have experience working with overhead cranes to include safe rigging of equipment to be lifted.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.