Shipfitter A

Bollinger Shipyards; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Marine Structure Shipfitter (1st Class Journeyman) with three years minimum experience.

The role involves surface preparation of structural metal components, layout and fabrication within the hull for riveting and welding, and reading blueprints. Prior experience and ability to operate a cutting torch and tack weld are preferred. Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Three years minimum Marine Structural or Outfitting Journeyman (1st Class) experience.
• Knowledge of blueprints and drawings.
• Prior experience as a shipfitter is preferred, capable of operating a cutting torch and tack welding.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation of structural metal components.
• Layout and fabrication of metal structural parts within the hull for riveting and welding.
• Working from blueprints or templates to lay out positions of parts on metal.
• Locate and mark reference lines.
• Position parts in hull with assistance from a helper.
• Align parts using jacks, come-a-longs, turnbuckles, clips, wedges and mauls.
• Mark hole locations and install temporary fasteners for welding or riveting.

Skills

Blueprints & drawings

Job description

REQUIRED: Three years minimum Marine Structural or Outfitting Journeyman (1st Class) experience.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The shipfitter is responsible for the surface preparation of structural metal components and the layout and fabrication of metal structural parts within the hull of a vessel for riveting and welding.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not exhaustive.

• Working from blueprints or templates, lay out position of parts on metal using a scribe and hand tools.
• Locate and mark reference lines.
• Position parts in hull of vessel with assistance from a Tacker or Helper.
• Align parts in relation to each other using jacks, come-a-longs, turnbuckles, clips, wedges and mauls.
• Mark location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting.
• May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
• May bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, utilizing the above-mentioned equipment.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of blueprints and drawings.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Prior experience as a shipfitter is preferred, capable of operating a cutting torch and tack welding.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.