Shipfitter I: Structural Hull Fabrication Pro

Eastern-Shipbuilding-Group-; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is seeking skilled shipfitters to lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames. You will brace components in the hull for riveting or welding, and prepare molds and templates for nonstandard parts.

Role requires reading blueprints, marking reference lines, and tack-welding clips and brackets before final welding. Minimum 3–5 years of shipfitting experience and knowledge of materials and tools are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3–5 years of shipfitting experience.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools to construct marine vessels.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
• Brace parts in position within the hull for riveting or welding.
• Prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
• Layout from blueprints or templates and mark reference lines.
• Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout & fit-up

Metal fabrication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torch/plasma cutter

MIG welding

7018/6011 stainless rods

Job description

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is seeking skilled shipfitters to lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames. You will brace components in the hull for riveting or welding, and prepare molds and templates for nonstandard parts.

Role requires reading blueprints, marking reference lines, and tack-welding clips and brackets before final welding. Minimum 3–5 years of shipfitting experience and knowledge of materials and tools are essential.