Shipfitter 1st Class

Job Description
The Shipfitter plays a critical role in the construction, repair, and modification of ship structures, ensuring vessels meet stringent safety, quality, and operational standards. This position involves interpreting complex blueprints and technical drawings to plan and execute precise layout, cutting, and fitting operations. Shipfitters work with a variety of structural components, including hulls, bulkheads, and decks, and are responsible for fabricating and installing fixtures, jigs, and supports to exact tolerances.

Shipfitters must also be able to set up flux core weld machines and tack weld plates that will undergo visual testing (VT) and break testing, ensuring compliance with quality and structural integrity requirements.

In addition to technical expertise, the Shipfitter must maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, PPE requirements, and quality assurance procedures. The role demands strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, a...