Shipfitter 1st Class

4 weeks ago

Pascagoula, United States Ameri-Force Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Description: Shipfitter* Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company’s requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.Job Summary As a Shipfitter, you will utilize your knowledge of metalworking techniques, welding, and blueprint interpretation to craft, fit, and align various metal pieces, ensuring structural integrity and vessel functionality. Your role will involve working with a diverse range of materials and tools, contributing to the construction, repair, and maintenance of maritime structures. Collaborate with a team to achieve production goals while adhering to safety protocols and industry standards. Major Duties & Responsibilities
  • Expertly fabricate, fit, and align metal components according to detailed blueprints and specifications, ensuring the precise assembly of structural elements of marine vessels.
  • Utilize various welding techniques, such as arc welding, MIG, or TIG, to fuse metal parts securely, ensuring the strength, stability, and integrity of the vessel’s structure.
  • Safely handle and prepare metal materials, including cutting, shaping, and grinding, using tools such as torches, saws, and grinders, to create components that meet quality and precision standards.
  • Conduct thorough inspections of fabricated components, checking for accuracy, proper alignment, and adherence to specifications, and make necessary adjustments or repairs to maintain high-quality workmanship.
  • Work closely with team members, including welders, engineers, and supervisors, to ensure seamless coordination during construction, repairs, and modifications, contributing to the successful completion of maritime projects while prioritizing safety and efficiency.
Essential Skills & Experience
    • 3+ years of shipyard experience as a 1st Class Shipfitter
    • Capable of operating a cutting torch and tack welding
    • Working from blueprints or templates, lays out position of parts on metal using a scribe and hand tools.
    • Positions parts in hull of vessel with assistance from a Tacker or Helper.
    • Aligns parts in relation to each other using jacks, come-a-longs, turnbuckles, clips, wedges and mauls.
    • Marks location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting.
    • May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
    • May bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, utilizing the above-mentioned equipment.
    • Knowledge of blueprints and drawings.
Pay: $29.00Night Shift

Safety & Environmental Factors: All employees are expected to adhere to the company’s safety policies to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves working under extreme hot or cold conditions and requires the physical ability to stand for the entire shift, use hands for various tasks, ascend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Team members must occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.BenefitsAs part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Short Term Disability Benefits
  • Term Life Benefits


#INDHOTCompany DescriptionAmeri-Force is a leading skilled trades staffing company dedicated to providing reliable workforcer solutions across various industries. With over three decades of expertise, we specialize in connecting top-tier talent with reputable employers, ensuring excellence in every placement.
Our array of staffing services encompasses a wide spectrum of skilled trades, including shipyard, industrial, professional, and commercial sectors. We meticulously source and vet candidates to match the specific demands of our clients, ensuring seamless fit and exceptional performance.
Whether you're seeking skilled trades personnel or looking to embark on a rewarding career in the trades, Ameri-Force is here to assist. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering unparalleled service and creating mutually beneficial partnerships.Company DescriptionAmeri-Force is a leading skilled trades staffing company dedicated to providing reliable workforcer solutions across various industries. With over three decades of expertise, we specialize in connecting top-tier talent with reputable employers, ensuring excellence in every placement.\r
Our array of staffing services encompasses a wide spectrum of skilled trades, including shipyard, industrial, professional, and commercial sectors. We meticulously source and vet candidates to match the specific demands of our clients, ensuring seamless fit and exceptional performance.\r
Whether you're seeking skilled trades personnel or looking to embark on a rewarding career in the trades, Ameri-Force is here to assist. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering unparalleled service and creating mutually beneficial partnerships.

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