Shipyard Fitter – Structural Layout & Fit

Savard Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Savard Group in New Orleans is seeking a skilled Ship Fitter to join our shipyard team. The role requires reading blueprints, performing structural layout, fitting plates, bulkheads, frames, and preparing components for welding. You will work with established shipfitting tools and follow safety and quality standards.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 07:00–15:30 or 15:30–23:30, with long‑term project opportunities. Prior shipyard and fabrication shop experience is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have shipyard and fabrication shop experience.
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications.
• Verify measurements and alignment before welding.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to fit structural components.
• Perform layout, measuring, fitting, and alignment.
• Tack, cut, burn, and prepare materials for welding.
• Use jacks, come-alongs, wedges, dogs, and other fitting equipment.
• Verify measurements and alignment before welding.

Skills

Shipyard experience

Fabrication shop experience

Blueprint reading

Measurement & fitting

Tools

Cutting torches

Grinders

Fitting equipment

Job description

Savard Group in New Orleans is seeking a skilled Ship Fitter to join our shipyard team. The role requires reading blueprints, performing structural layout, fitting plates, bulkheads, frames, and preparing components for welding. You will work with established shipfitting tools and follow safety and quality standards.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 07:00–15:30 or 15:30–23:30, with long‑term project opportunities. Prior shipyard and fabrication shop experience is essential to succeed in this role.