Shipfitter in Houston - $55/hr + $140 Per Diem

Energy Job Shop; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages $45.00 - $55.00 per/

$140 daily per diem

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hosp.盖

401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and R0

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking experienced Shipfitters in Houston, TX to support major shipbuilding and repair projects. You will fabricate and assemble structural components in a shipyard setting, reading blueprints and ensuring precise fit-up and alignment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of shipyard shipfitter experience, strong blueprint interpretation, and a commitment to quality and safety. Per diem and competitive hourly wages are offered, with comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Shipfitter experience in a shipyard environment.
• Strong blueprint and drawing interpretation skills.
• Experience with structural fit-up, alignment, and assembly.
• Familiarity with shipbuilding fabrication tools and equipment.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Previous experience with tack welding and weld preparation.
• Strong understanding of shipyard safety practices.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and correct fabrication issues.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble structural components per blueprints and specs.
• Interpret drawings accurately and maintain tight tolerances.
• Ensure proper fit-up and alignment of structural members.
• Operate shipyard fabrication tools and equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Shipfitter experience

Blueprint reading

Fit-up

Alignment

Quality standards

Safety practices

Troubleshoot fabrication issues

Tools

Shipyard tools & equipment

Job description

Aerotek is seeking experienced Shipfitters in Houston, TX to support major shipbuilding and repair projects. You will fabricate and assemble structural components in a shipyard setting, reading blueprints and ensuring precise fit-up and alignment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of shipyard shipfitter experience, strong blueprint interpretation, and a commitment to quality and safety. Per diem and competitive hourly wages are offered, with comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.