Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for a new construction shipyard project in Pascagoula, MS.

Shipyard Experience is required.

Please contact our team for more information!
Cell: (251)385-0491
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GENERAL FUNCTION:
-The Shipfitter is responsible for surface preparation of structural metal components, as well as the layout and fabrication of metal structural parts within the hull of a vessel for riveting and welding.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
The following duties represent the general nature of the work but are not exhaustive:
-Work from blueprints or templates to lay out the position of parts on metal using a scribe and hand tools.
-Locate and mark reference lines.
-Position parts in the hull of the vessel with assistance from a Tacker or Helper.
-Align parts in relation to each other using jacks, come-a-longs, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
-Mark the location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting.
-Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding when necessary.
-Bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts using the equipment mentioned above.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS & ABILITIES :
-Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
-Prior experience as a shipfitter is preferred.
-Ability to operate a cutting torch and tack weld is highly desirable.

Labor One Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Permanent employment, Temporary work, Local area,

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