Shipyard Structural Assembly Fitter

100Hires, Inc.; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a Shipyard Structural Assembly Fitter to lay out and assemble structural steel per engineering specs and digital drawings. You will measure, mark, and prep with precision tools, grind, drill, ream, and assemble to required fit-up.

Working in a heavy industrial shipyard environment, you will verify alignment and tolerances, perform in-process quality checks, and coordinate with welders to complete assemblies safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in structural fitting within shipyard, marine, heavy fabrication, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong blueprint and digital drawing interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of structural layout, fit-up, and tolerances.
• Basic construction math; proficiency with precision measuring tools.
• Experience with stick welding for tack-up prior to final weld-out.
• Hands-on use of grinders, drills, and layout tools.
• Mechanical aptitude with a strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and assemble structural steel per engineering specs and drawings.
• Use electronic drawings to identify parts and confirm correct materials.
• Measure, mark, and prep using precision tools; grind, drill, ream, countersink, deburr, and straighten as needed.
• Apply SMAW tack welds to hold assemblies prior to final welding.
• Verify alignment, dimensions, and tolerances; repair or rework to meet quality standards.
• Perform in-process quality checks to ensure compliance.
• Operate fabrication equipment safely; follow safety and quality procedures.
• Coordinate with welders and other trades to finish assemblies.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Digital drawings

Precision measurement

Safety minded

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Layout tools

Tape measures

Job description

Shipyard Structural Assembly FitterAbout the workLay out and assemble structural steel per engineering specs and digital fabrication drawings.Use electronic drawings to identify parts and confirm correct materials.Measure, mark, and prep using precision tools, tapes, and layout instruments.Grind, drill, ream, countersink, deburr, and straighten as needed for fit-up.Apply SMAW tack welds to hold assemblies prior to final welding.Verify alignment, dimensions, and tolerances; repair or rework to meet quality standards.Complete in-process quality checks to ensure compliance.Operate fabrication equipment safely; uphold company safety and quality procedures.Coordinate closely with welders and other trades to finish assemblies.Essential experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.1–3 years in structural fitting within shipyard, marine, heavy fabrication, or industrial manufacturing.Strong blueprint and digital drawing interpretation skills.Knowledge of structural layout, fit-up, and tolerances.Basic construction math; proficiency with precision measuring tools.Experience with stick welding for tack-up prior to final weld-out.Hands-on use of grinders, drills, and layout tools.Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail with a strong safety focus.Preferred backgroundShipyard, vessel construction, or marine fabrication experience.Schedule optionsInitial training will take place on the day shift. Flexibility is required:Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PMEvening Shift: 3:00 PM – 2:30 AMOvertime is frequent and expected to meet production demand.Compensation and benefitsCompetitive experience-based pay.Night shift premium.Overtime at time and one-half.Comprehensive benefits package.Long-term opportunities supporting major maritime manufacturing initiatives.Tools and methods you’ll usePrecision measuring instruments, layout tools, grinders, and drills.Electronic drawing systems and digital blueprint platforms.Environment and scopeHeavy industrial setting with large structural components.Collaboration with welders and multi-trade teams.ProficiencyShipbuilding