Shipfitter, Marine Structural Fabrication & Repair
Overview
You will fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures aboard vessels and in shipyard facilities. Shipfitting defines your daily work: laying out, cutting, fitting, and tack-welding steel for bulkheads, decks, and frames. You will operate cutting torches, grinders, and saws in a rigorous industrial setting. Your team works on complex marine projects, including submarines, under strict safety protocols. This role demands precision, physical endurance, and a commitment to craftsmanship.
What You'll Do10
- 1Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and ship specifications to plan structural work.
- 2Lay out, cut, fit, and tack-weld steel plates, frames, and structural components for ship construction and repair.
- 3Install bulkheads, decks, foundations, and brackets on vessels and in shipyard facilities.
- 4Use levels, squares, plumb bobs, and tape measures to verify dimensions and alignment.
- 5Operate cutting torches, grinders, saws, and other fabrication tools to shape and prepare metal.
- 6Align and secure parts with wedges, dogs, chain falls, and come-alongs for assembly.
- 7Prepare materials for welders and assist in structural assembly to support project completion.
- 8Inspect completed work for quality, alignment, and compliance with specifications.
- 9Perform mechanical and marine repair tasks on valves, engines, and motors as needed.
- 10Troubleshoot mechanical systems and follow safety procedures in confined spaces and at heights.
Requirements9
- 1Shipfitting experience in structural fabrication or industrial construction.
- 2Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and ship specifications.
- 3Proficiency in layout, cutting, fitting, and basic welding of steel structures.
- 4Familiarity with chain falls, come-alongs, and rigging practices.
- 5Hands-on experience in marine and ship repair environments, including engines and motors.
- 6Ability to perform valve repair and troubleshooting.
- 7Strong understanding of hot-work, fall protection, and confined-space safety.
- 8Physical ability to lift, climb, kneel, and work in tight spaces for extended periods.
- 9Active Secret Security Clearance required.
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