Shipyard Electrical Fitter — Hands-On, Overtime

Eastern Shipbuilding Group; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Panama City, FL is seeking an experienced electrical fitter to install, repair and maintain electrical equipment aboard ships. The role requires manual dexterity, the ability to read diagrams, and strict adherence to safety procedures in a heavy industrial shipyard environment.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of electrical fitter experience; familiarity with lock-out/tag-out practices and the use of hand and power tools is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; 1+ years electrical fitter experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Install and service electrical equipment, motor starters, controllers, switchgears, panels.
• Install meters, relays and protection equipment; assemble brackets and fittings.
• Assist rigging, setting of rig and equipment; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Electrical safety

Hand and power tools

Lock-out / tag-out

Welding (7018/6011/MIG/Aluminum)

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalence

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Panama City, FL is seeking an experienced electrical fitter to install, repair and maintain electrical equipment aboard ships. The role requires manual dexterity, the ability to read diagrams, and strict adherence to safety procedures in a heavy industrial shipyard environment.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of electrical fitter experience; familiarity with lock-out/tag-out practices and the use of hand and power tools is