Shipfitter: Weld, Blueprint Layout & Shipyard Assembly

Labor One Staffing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor One Staffing is hiring Shipfitters for a project in San Diego, California. This role involves assembling, cutting, grinding, and welding metal structural parts according to blueprints, aligning components, and performing lay out work for accurate placement on ships.

Qualifications include at least two years of relevant experience, blueprint literacy, ship terminology, and metal knowledge. A T-1 welding certificate for FCAW is required; SMAW is optional but recommended.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of on the job experience with blueprint reading, ship terminology and metals.
• Welding and craftsmanship skills are required; mechanical ability preferred.
• T-1 welding certificate required for FCAW; SMAW optional but recommended.
• Ability to pass hands-on assessment test by shipyard; must work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lay out work from blueprint and fit metal structural parts for placement on ship.
• Cut, burn, grind, and weld metal components as described in blueprints.
• Tack and weld foundations and structural members; operate cranes and rigging as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Mechanical ability

Safety awareness

English comprehension

Education

T-1 welding certificate (FCAW)

SMAW certificate (optional)

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Labor One Staffing is hiring Shipfitters for a project in San Diego, California. This role involves assembling, cutting, grinding, and welding metal structural parts according to blueprints, aligning components, and performing lay out work for accurate placement on ships.

Qualifications include at least two years of relevant experience, blueprint literacy, ship terminology, and metal knowledge. A T-1 welding certificate for FCAW is required; SMAW is optional but recommended.