Shipfitter

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a First-Class Shipfitter (Journeyman Shipfitter/Boilermaker) to fabricate, assemble and erect metal components for marine vessels in a shipyard setting. The role involves work at heights, in confined spaces, and across multiple shifts in a 24-hour production environment.

Depending on production needs, candidates may work day or night shifts; strong blueprint reading and fabrication skills are essential, with experience in steel plate and beam work highly valued.

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading, and comprehension skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints using metric and standard measurements.
• Knowledge of layout, fit-up, and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
• Experience using trade tools such as grinders, torches, jacks, chain hoists, squares and plumb bobs.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and erect metal components for marine vessels.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, in varying weather, across shifts.
• Operate in day or night shifts depending on production needs.

Skills

Basic math

Blueprint reading

Blueprint interpretation

Layout and fit-up

Fabrication knowledge

Tools

Grinders

Hand torches

Hydraulic jacks

Ratchet jacks

Chain falls/come-a-longs

Combination squares

Framing squares

Hand levels

Plumb bobs

Job description

1st Class Pay Rate: $42.00/hour

Per Diem: $147.04

Must Have Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of trade experience
• Basic math, reading, and comprehension skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints using both metric and standard measurements
• Knowledge of layout, fit-up, and fabrication of steel plate and beam
• Experience using trade-specific tools such as grinders, hand torches, hydraulic and ratchet jacks, chain falls and/or come-a-longs, combination squares, framing squares, hand levels, and plumb bobs

Nice to Have Qualifications

• 6+ years of marine, shipbuilding, or construction experience
• Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of datum lines
• Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances, and advanced blueprint reading skills

Job Description

First-Class Shipfitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Shipfitter or Boilermaker, is responsible for using various tools and equipment to fabricate, assemble, and erect metal components during the construction of marine vessels.

Shipfitter work may involve working at heights, in confined spaces, in various weather conditions, and across multiple shifts in a 24-hour production environment.

As with most shipyard positions, Shipfitters may be required to work either day or night shift depending on production needs and the number of ships under construction.