Shipfitter - Green Badge

CTR Corporation; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CTR Group in Bremerton, WA seeks an experienced Shipfitter to perform structural repairs, alterations, and installations on naval vessels. The role emphasizes fabrication, fitting, and welding preparation while working in confined spaces and following strict safety protocols.

Candidates must lift up to 80 lbs, read blueprints, interpret layouts, and ensure work meets quality standards. Training in Lead Awareness, Respiratory PPE, Lockout/Tagout, Hazardous Energy Control, Fall Protection, Hearing

Qualifications

• Experience in shipfitting, fabrication and structural repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret layouts.
• Safety training in lead awareness and respiratory PPE use.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout and hazardous energy control.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Remove, alter, repair, and install ship structures including bulkheads and foundations.
• Read blueprints and templates to fabricate components.
• Prepare materials for welding by beveling and cleaning surfaces.
• Assist in post‑weld cleanup and ensure repairs meet quality standards.
• Handle tank access covers and support other maintenance tasks.

Skills

Shipfitting

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Welding prep

Confined space safety

Lead awareness

PPE usage

Fall protection

LOTO safety

Hazardous energy control

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Shipfitter to perform structural repairs, alterations, and installations on naval vessels. This role requires expertise in fabrication, fitting, and welding preparation, along with the ability to work in confined spaces and adhere to strict safety protocols. The ideal candidate must be physically capable of handling heavy materials and trained in lead awareness, hazardous energy control, and fall protection.

Key Responsibilities

Shipfitter Duties:

• Remove, alter, repair, and install ship structures, including bulkheads, foundations, hangers, ladders, and stanchions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, templates, and layout specifications to fabricate structural components.
• Prepare materials for welding by chipping, beveling, hand‑grinding, and cleaning surfaces.
• Assist in post‑weld cleanup and ensure structural repairs meet quality standards.
• Remove and reinstall tank access covers to support other shipboard maintenance work.

Lead Worker Duties: (5% of the work)

• Handle, lift, and carry raw lead materials weighing up to 80 lbs as required.
• Wear and properly use respiratory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for lead safety.
• Maintain compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Lockout/Tagout procedures, hazardous energy control, fall protection, hearing conservation, and eye safety awareness.
• Work safely in confined and enclosed spaces, following all industry standards and regulations.

Tank Watch Responsibilities:

• Monitor work conducted in confined spaces and identify common safety hazards.
• Communicate with confined space entrants at designated intervals to ensure safety.
• Read and understand company confined space certificates and safety requirements.
• Complete company confined space awareness training and demonstrate familiarity with work being performed.

Requirements

• Experience in shipfitting, fabrication, and structural repair.
• Knowledge of confined space safety protocols and ability to work in enclosed areas.
• Physical capability to lift and handle heavy materials (up to 80 lbs).
• Training and certification in: Lead Awareness & Respiratory PPE Use, Lockout/Tagout & Hazardous Energy Control, Fall Protection, Hearing Conservation & Eye Safety Awareness.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and technical documents.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards.

CTR Group has been a leader in its industry for over 30 years and is rated highly on Google, Indeed and Facebook for being a great company to work for.

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.