Shipfiter 1st Class

Shipfitter 1st Class – Pascagoula, MS

$42/hour + $180/day per diem | Full-Time | Structural Steel & Shipbuilding

About the Role

Join a premier shipbuilding team constructing battle-tested vessels for the future. As a Shipfitter 1st Class, you’ll be at the core of assembling and fitting steel structures, ensuring ships are built to the highest standards of strength and precision. This is a hands-on opportunity for experienced professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Cut, grind, bend, and shape steel components to specified measurements and angles.

• Read and interpret complex blueprints and templates to assemble and install structural ship parts.

• Use trade-specific tools (grinders, hand torches, hydraulic/ratchet jacks, chain falls, come-a-longs, framing squares, levels, plumb bobs) to fabricate and fit steel plates and beams.

• Align and secure metal components for accurate structural assembly.

• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions across multiple shifts to meet production schedules.

• Maintain exemplary safety standards, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of shipfitting or structural steel fabrication experience.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints (metric and standard).

• Solid understanding of structural layout and steel fabrication techniques.

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with fabrication tools.

• Strong math, reading, and comprehension abilities.

• Proven commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced knowledge of shipboard installation and structural alignment.

• Experience in high-volume or military vessel construction.

• Leadership potential for future advancement.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $42 per hour + $180/day per diem.

• Opportunity to work on renowned, mission-critical vessels.

• Ongoing skills development and career advancement potential.

• Supportive team environment committed to safety and high standards.

• Diverse, hands-on work in an industry-leading shipyard.

How to Apply

Take the next step in your shipfitting career with a top-tier employer. Submit your updated resume highlighting your relevant skills and experience. Qualified applicants will be contacted promptly to discuss next steps.

Candidate Insights

Gain hands-on experience building world-class ships, unlock competitive compensation, and grow your career in a stable, high-demand industry. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for structural fabrication and a commitment to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

You should be proficient in:

• Tape Measure Reading
• Blueprint Reading
• marine
• ships