• This position is responsible for performing, with minimal supervision, steel and aluminum structural work in all stages of new construction of marine vessels.
• The position requires a working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and ability and be able to follow directions.
• The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, blueprint reading, measurements, and the ability to interpret job specifications and drawings.
• The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard.
• Layout and fabricates metal structural parts, for plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within the hull of the ship for welding:
• Layout position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.

• Ability to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
• Ability to tack and weld.
• Ability to use plasma cutter.
• Comprehensive understanding of ship new construction terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
• Be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
• Ability to effectively confer job related information to the structural supervisor and small groups.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings (including weld symbols), sketches, specifications.
• Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, scribing in structures, and installing perpendiculars on ships in accordance with drawings, specifications, or sketches.
• Experience using oxy-acetylene torch and Plasma for cutting and washing.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely including but not limited to mauls, grinders, circular and reciprocating saws, and hand and magnetic drill.
• Understand the proper use and operation of structural shop fabrication equipment, including shears, punches, come alongs and brakes.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system.
• Possess a working knowledge of, and be able to take measurements using the metric system.

• We are seeking candidates with 5+ years of shipyard work experience.
• Must be U.S. citizens.
• Must pass written and hands-on tests at Jobsite.
• Must have OSHA 10 Maritime ( a plus, but we will train)
• Must take VSRA Safety Orientation, Firewatch Safety Orientation, and Clinical Exams.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be available to work overtime to include weekends.
• Candidates must have PPE and standard shipfitter tools.
• Must comply with OSHA standards and Shipyard best safety practices.

• Travel and lodging assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• Long term project
• Great Hours with overtime pay
• Per-diem available for those that qualify

We're always hiring Great people for our projects. We have work available for Skilled Craft - Welders, Fitters, Electricians, Machinists, Blaster Painters, Fire Watch General Labor, Etc. in Shipyards on both coasts and along the Gulf Coast region.We also have General Labor jobs available in Texas, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and California.