Job Description

The Ship fitter must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to assemble, modify, lay out, fabricate, repair and install plates, shapes and/or pipe to be used to form a part of a structural assembly in connection with ship alteration and repair. The following is a list of typical work that a Ship fitter might be asked to perform: Lays out work from written and verbal instructions. Employs appropriate trade methods to ensure watertight integrity on hulls of metal ships. Manufactures and installs interior and exterior structural items. Repairs and/or removes and replaces damaged ship structures and fittings. Understands and utilizes appropriate trade methods to create structural weldments and fittings. Manufactures and installs parts and assemblies from templates. Prepares surfaces for welding, burning, riveting and lays out for holes to be drilled utilizing miscellaneous hand, electric, and pneumatic tools. Measures with various precision instruments as required. Coordinates and arranges for the work of several trades in connection with performing work from information received from technical work documents, blueprints, specifications, written and/or oral instructions. Requirements Minimum of 3-5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in trade Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation Shall provide own hand tools Must have dependable transportation Must be able to follow instructions Physical Demands Primarily involves standing and walking, performed on a frequent to constant basis Requires manual dexterity Bending, squatting, pulling/pushing, reaching and handling are required on a frequent basis Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., work aboard marine vessels, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear required personal protective equipment. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $24.00 - $38.00 per hour Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pascagoula, MS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• ship fitting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance