Shipfitter 1/C-10: Structural Hull Fabrication Pro

Eastern Shipbuilding; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is seeking a Shipfitter 1 to layout, fabricate, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components for new vessels. You will read from engineering drawings, blueprints, and work packages, and install hull structures, bulkheads, decks, frames, and foundations with precision.

The role requires interpreting complex drawings, precise measurements, and safe use of fabrication tools in a fast-paced shipyard. Physical work, safety compliance, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of shipfitting, heavy structural steel fabrication, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Experience in new construction shipbuilding is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, blueprints, and work packages.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding terminology and structural assembly methods.
• Strong mathematical and measurement skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and work from shipbuilding blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Lay out, measure, mark, fit, and assemble structural steel components for new vessel construction.
• Fabricate and install hull structures, bulkheads, decks, stiffeners, foundations, brackets, frames, girders, and other structural assemblies.
• Perform precision fitting using proper alignment techniques and tolerances.
• Operate oxy-fuel cutting equipment, plasma cutting equipment, grinders, magnetic drills, and other fabrication equipment.
• Tack weld components as qualified or prepare assemblies for welding.
• Perform structural modifications and fit-up corrections as directed by engineering or supervision.
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments.
• Utilize chain falls, come-alongs, hydraulic jacks, wedges, dogs, strongbacks, and other fitting equipment to position structural members.
• Identify and resolve fit-up issues while maintaining engineering requirements.
• Maintain production schedules while meeting established quality standards.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy prior to welding or turnover.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout assigned work areas.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process improvements.
• Mentor and assist apprentice and junior Shipfitters as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Dimensional layout

Structural fabrication

Shipbuilding methods

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tape Measure

Combination Square

Framing Square

Soapstone Holder

Center Punch

Chipping Hammer

Job description

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is seeking a Shipfitter 1 to layout, fabricate, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components for new vessels. You will read from engineering drawings, blueprints, and work packages, and install hull structures, bulkheads, decks, frames, and foundations with precision.

The role requires interpreting complex drawings, precise measurements, and safe use of fabrication tools in a fast-paced shipyard. Physical work, safety compliance, and teamwork are essential.