Shipfitter

Pacific Maritime Group Inc DBA Pacific Tugboat Service Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Year-end bonus

Job summary

Pacific Maritime Group is seeking an experienced Shipfitter in California to read blueprints, fit, weld and assemble metal sections of ships and vessels. The role requires strong metalworking, welding, and blueprint-reading skills.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a great work culture. Candidates should have 5+ years of shipfitter experience, ability to weld SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and pass a respirator fit test during onboarding.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a shipfitter.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret specs.
• Proficient in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW welding processes.
• Must pass respirator fit test at onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Fitting and alignment of parts before permanent joining.
• Fabrication and assembly of metal plates and structural components.
• Welding components in place prior to final welds by others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Metal fabrication aptitude

Welding knowledge

Tools

Cutting torches

Grinders

Measuring devices

Plate rolls

Bending brakes

Job description

Salary Range: $40.00 To $48.00 Hourly

Pacific Maritime Group is a leading provider of maritime, marine construction, dredging, towing, and vessel support services throughout California and beyond. Built on a foundation of hard work, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, our company has grown from a small tug and marine services operation into a diversified maritime organization serving commercial, government, and military customers. At the heart of our success are our people. We believe that investing in talented employees, fostering a culture of teamwork and safety, and maintaining strong relationships with our customers and industry partners are essential to achieving long-term success.

This position is an essential role in fast paced environment that requires thinking quickly and effectively while maintaining a positive attitude. The Shipfitter is a skilled tradesperson who assembles, fits, and repairs the metal structural components of ships and other vessels.

The primary responsibility of the Shipfitter is to read blueprints, cut and shape metal, tack welding, and installing parts like hatches and doors. Strong metalworking, welding, and blueprint-reading skills are required. We are looking for someone with the ability to operate and /or use related equipment and tools which include stick, wire feed, TIG, forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders (portable & bench), cutting torches, hand tools, drills, punches, a tape measure, etc.

Be a part of a great company with comprehensive benefits package and a great work culture!

Responsibilities

• Fitting and alignment: Aligns and braces parts in position before they are permanently joined.
• Fabrication and assembly: Cuts, bends, and shapes metal plates and other structural components to fit the vessel's design.
• Welding: Tack welds components into place to hold them steady before final welding is completed by other welders.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ year experience as a shipfitter.
• You are currently working but would like to take advantage of this opportunity with PMG to upgrade your career.
• Ability to weld SMAW, GMAW, FCAW.
• Ability to pass ABS Welding Test 1-3G, 4G.
• Strong spatial skills, physical stamina, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints are essential.
• Proficient use of tools like cutting torches, grinders, and measuring devices, as well as shop machinery like plate rolls and bending brakes.
• This position requires work in areas where respiratory protection is needed to protect employees from airborne hazards. Candidates will take a respirator fit test at onboarding day and must be able to properly wear and fit a respirator, as well as remain clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face to ensure a proper seal.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 60 lbs. without restriction. Position involves lifting, pulling, and operating heavy equipment and objects.
• Agility to bend, stoop, or squat, and climb high steps/ladders frequently.
• Physical dexterity and strength to operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is poorly accessible or in confined workspaces.
• Must be able to keep balance/equilibrium while performing duties at various heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
• Adequate hearing & vision ability.
• Proper heat/cold tolerance, working in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable working while exposed to grease, dirt, paint, water, etc.
• Sick and vacation package
• Paid Holidays
• Company PAID health benefits (medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
• 401K with Company Match
• Additional voluntary benefits like, FSA, Aflac products, additional life insurance, etc.
• Year-end bonus opportunity.

$40- $48/hr. depending on experience

Pacific Maritime Group is an equal opportunity workplace. We don't just accept but we celebrate and support differences for the benefit of our employees. Pacific Maritime Group is proud to be an affirmative action employer.