Shipfitter

CTR Corporation; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Travelers Welcome

Job summary

CTR Group in Pascagoula, MS is seeking an experienced First-Class Shipfitter (Journeyman/Boilermaker) for full-time work at a shipyard. Travelers welcome; recently separated or retired Navy Hull Technicians encouraged to apply. Position involves fabrication, assembly and erection of steel components with safety at the core.

Shifts may vary; per diem of $180 for non-local candidates plus comprehensive benefits. Must be able to read blueprints and work from metric and standard measurements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 Yrs. trade experience.
• Basic math, reading and comprehension skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements.
• Knowledge of the layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
• Experience with various trade specific tools such as grinders, torches, jacks, chain falls, squares, levels.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and erect metal components for marine vessels.
• Work may involve heights, confined spaces, and shift work depending on ships under construction.
• Follow safety procedures meeting or exceeding industry standards.
• Operate tools and equipment as part of shipyard production processes.

Skills

Trade experience

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Reading comprehension

Tools

Grinder

Hand torch

Hydraulic jack

Ratchet jack

Chain fall

Come-a-long

Combination square

Framing square

Hand level

Plumb bob

Job description

Job Summary

CTR Group is seeking experienced Shipfitters 1st Class for a Shipyard in the in the Pascagoula area for full-time positions. Travelers Welcome!Recently separated or retired Navy Hull Technicians encouraged to apply!

Pay Rate

$42 per Hour with Benefits Plus $180 Per Diem for Non-Local Candidates.

Summary

A First-Class Shipfitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Shipfitter or a Boilermaker, is responsible for various tools and equipment used in the fabrication, assembling and erection of metal components at the various stages in constructing a marine vessel. The shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Shipfitter may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations, with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

Must Have

• Minimum 4 Yrs. trade experience
• Basic math, reading and comprehension skills
• Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
• Knowledge of the layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
• Experience with various trade specific tools such as: grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob

Nice to Have

• 6Ç Yrs. marine, shipbuilding and construction experience
• Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines
• Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances and advanced blue print reading skills

Keywords

shipfitter, ship fitter, tack, burn, weld, fabrication, fabricator, marine, shipyard, Naval, Navy, military, clearance, OSHA, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, SMAW, overhead, vertical, shipbuilding, hull technicians

CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified.