Shipfitter Trainee

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Metairie, LA seeks an entry-level Shipfitter Bootcamp Trainee. You will learn basic shipfitting, grinding, and welding support under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and being at least 18 years old; hands-on use of hand tools or welding is a plus.

You will gain a practical foundation in shipbuilding operations, safety policies, and daily overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Hands-on experience with tools or welding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learns to grind, tack, and assist fitters.
• Becomes familiar with basic welding or fitting processes.
• Develops a basic working knowledge of shipbuilding operations and job-related tools.
• May learn stick, short arc, flux core, aluminum tack-welding skills.
• Gains insight on providing ship fitter with assistance and on providing fire watch duties.
• Learns to use levels, squares, chipping hammer, grinders, tape measures, and other basic tools such as a torch.
• Must follow all Company policies and procedures, including those relative to employee safety, environmental policy, and the principles of our quality system.
• Other duties assigned or requested by Management.
• Works overtime as required.
• Reports to work daily and on time.

Skills

Outdoor work

Confined spaces

Elevated work

Respirator use

Bend/squat/kneel

Math skills

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Shipfitter Bootcamp Trainee with a high school diploma or equivalency (i.e. General Education Diploma). The candidate will learn the necessary skills to become an entry level Ship Fitter.

REQUIREMENTS

Must have a high school diploma or equivalency (i.e. General Education Diploma) Must be a minimum of 18 years of age Hands-on experience using hand tools and/or welding equipment is a plus

SKILLS

Ability to work outdoors Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces Must be able to work/climb in elevations greater than 5’ Must be able to wear/work a respirator when applicable Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, and climb Must have good math skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

Learns to grind, tack, and assist fitters Becomes familiar with basic welding or fitting processes Develops a basic working knowledge of shipbuilding operations and job-related tools May learn some stick, short arc, flux core, aluminum tack-welding skills Gains insight on providing ship fitter with assistance and on providing fire watch duties Learns to use levels, squares, chipping hammer, grinders, tape measures, and other basic tools such as a torch Must follow all Company policies and procedures, including those relative to employee safety, environmental policy, and the principles of our quality system Other duties assigned or requested by Management Works overtime as required Reports to work daily and on time