Job Description
Job Description
Structural Fitter Shipyard Repair
Job Description:
We are hiring experienced Structural Fitters to support ship repair projects in Mobile, AL. Candidates must have strong blueprint-reading skills and experience fitting and preparing structural components for welding in a shipyard environment.
Responsibilities:
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Fit, align, and install structural components onboard vessels
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Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
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Lay out and prepare steel using torches, grinders, and measuring tools
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Install foundations, bulkheads, stiffeners, brackets, and clips
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Tack, clamp, and assist welders with proper fit-up
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Perform structural repairs and modifications
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Follow all safety and shipyard procedures
Requirements:
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3+ years of shipyard structural fitting experience
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Knowledge of steel fabrication and ship repair standards
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Proficient with hand tools, torches, and grinders
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Ability to work onboard vessels, in confined spaces, and at heights
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Must pass a written and tack test
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U.S. citizenship
