Shipfitter 2/C — Hull Layout & Fit Specialist

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. seeks a skilled shipfitter to lay out and fabricate metal structural parts for hulls. You will brace parts, prepare molds, and assist with nonstandard fabrications in a high-precision shipyard setting.

The role requires reading blueprints, measuring accurately, and operating cutting and welding tools. Candidates should have 1–3 years of shipfitting experience and knowledge of safety and OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years shipfitting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and ship terminology.
• Ability to cut and burn with torch or plasma cutter.
• Tack weld with 7018/6011 stainless rod, MIG, and aluminum.
• Knowledge of ship terminology, safety and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts for ships (plates, bulkheads, frames).
• Brace parts in hull for riveting or welding.
• Prepare molds/templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
• Attend to safety, rules, and environmental policies.
• Assist in aligning parts, preparing molds, and installing components.
• Tack welds and lay out parts; loft parts from offsets.
• Read blueprints and tape measures; operate hand and power tools as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Hand tools operation

Power tools operation

Reading blueprints

Math and measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torch/plasma cutter

Welding (7018/6011, MIG, aluminum)

Job description

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. seeks a skilled shipfitter to lay out and fabricate metal structural parts for hulls. You will brace parts, prepare molds, and assist with nonstandard fabrications in a high-precision shipyard setting.

The role requires reading blueprints, measuring accurately, and operating cutting and welding tools. Candidates should have 1–3 years of shipfitting experience and knowledge of safety and OSHA regulations.