Structural Fitter

TEL Staffing & HR; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Job summary

TEL Staffing & HR in Pensacola is seeking full‑time Structural Fitters to join our team. The role involves precise plate fitment, cutting, and rigging of marine structures, working to tight tolerances in a shipyard environment.

The position requires reading engineering drawings, using flame cutting and gouging equipment, and following approved procedures for FCAW/SMAW welding. This is a non‑management, full‑time role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret tolerances.
• Familiar with FCAW and SMAW welding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe setup and use of shop tools and equipment.
• Read engineering sketches and lay out plates and weldments.
• Fit, cut, tack and prepare plates for marine structures.

Skills

Structural fitting

Blueprint reading

Rigging

CAC gouging

Tools

CAC gouging equipment

Job description

Now hiring Full-Time Structural Fitters to work at the Port of Pensacola.

Competitive Pay starting at $27/hr!

Responsibilities

• Performs safe and effective use of craft related tools and equipment, including millers, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws all, come along and chain falls etc.
• Performs layout of plates, materials and weldments using engineering sketches, drawings, and diagrams with minimal supervision. Raises any problems to supervisor for resolution or request fabrication information.
• Performs ship fitting functions such as fit up of structure, cutting, sniping, sanding, grinding, prepping, tacking and the fit up of plates with minimum supervision. Ability to tack plate dogs, wedges, and temporary plates in accordance with approved welding procedure specification in FCAW and SMAW weld processes.

Requirements

• Familiar with flame cutting equipment and capabilities of piercing holes, accuracy of torches kerfs, different fuel types, and washing/gouging.
• Familiar with set up and use of Carbon Arc Gouging (CAC) equipment / electrodes / safety for gouging and fitment / repair scenarios.
• Technically proficient in tasks, work processes, and equipment operation. 1st Class Structural Fitter is considered a position for structural fabrication on an advanced or expert level for capabilities to perform structural marine, offshore, and vessel/tank shell repair.
• Interpretation of project and fabrication drawings for proper dimensional tolerances in standard and metric units of measurement.
• Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality.
• Creates a working environment compliant with quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations and policies.
• Utilizes approved rigging equipment for plates and equipment for safe lifting and movement of materials to prevent dropping and usage of tag lines.
• Understands directions and follows instructions from the attending supervisor. Reviews personal workmanship of fitting and fabrication of materials for accuracy and dimensions.
• Understanding of structural installation of marine vessels, offshore platforms and structures consisting of alignment, field welded connections, accuracy, and final product. Always using consideration of adjacent structure to see that it is properly supported when areas are repaired to prevent collapse.

*This is a non-management position.

*This is a full-time position.

EEO Statement: TEL Staffing complies with regulations enforced by the EEOC. TEL Staffing is a drug-free workplace.

This position may be Direct-Hire or Temp-to-Hire. No benefits are offered during the Temp period.