Shipfitter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travelers welcome

Per diem for non-local candidates

Job summary

CTR Group is seeking experienced Shipfitters 1st Class for a Shipyard in the Pascagoula area. Travelers welcome with $180 per diem for non-local candidates. This role involves reading blueprints, fabricating and assembling steel components, and working at heights in a dynamic shipyard environment.

A minimum of 4 years of trade experience is required, with safety as a priority. Candidates may work day or night shifts depending on production needs; CTR Group encourages veterans and applicants with

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years trade experience
• Read blueprints using metric and standard measurements
• Knowledge of layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam
• Experience with tools such as grinder, hand torch, hydraulic jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, squares and levels

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and erect metal components for marine vessels
• Interpret drawings and ensure correct fit-up per specifications
• Work safely at various heights and in confined spaces; adapt to day or night shifts

Skills

Math proficiency

Blueprint reading

Reading & comprehension

Shop math basics

Tools

Grinder

Hand torch

Hydraulic jack

Come-a-long

Framing square

Plumb bob

Job description

CTR Group is seeking experienced Shipfitters 1st Class for a Shipyard 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

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CTR Group is a full-service staffing firm with over 35 years of experience in placing skilled trade's professionals. 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.