Shipfitter – Skilled

HII

. Cut, grind, bend and fit raw steel to create components of naval vessels .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timePascagoula • Mississippi • United StatesJunior💰 $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in shipfitting, including the ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabricate steel components for naval vessels. Proficient in using trade-specific tools and working safely in various conditions and shifts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Blueprint ReadingSteel FabricationTrade-Specific ToolsShipbuilding ExperienceSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Steel Plate LayoutFit-Up TechniquesFabrication TechniquesMath SkillsReading Comprehension

Tools & Technologies

GrinderHand TorchHydraulic JackRatchet JackChain FallCombination SquareFraming SquareHand LevelPlumb Bob

Industry Keywords

Marine Vessel ConstructionShipbuildingErecting UnitsDatum LinesAlignment Tolerances

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cut, grind, bend and fit raw steel to create components of naval vessels
Use tools and equipment to fabricate, assemble and erect metal components
Perform shipfitting work at various stages of marine vessel construction
Set and erect units using layout and fabrication techniques
Work safely according to shipyard procedures and industry standards
Work across production areas, heights, confined spaces and varying weather conditions
Work day or night shifts based on shipbuilding schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 1 year trade experience
Basic math, reading and comprehension skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
Knowledge of the layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam
Experience with trade-specific tools including grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to work at different heights, in confined spaces, and under different weather conditions
Ability to work multiple shifts, including day or night shifts
Nice to have: 6 years marine, shipbuilding and construction experience
Nice to have: Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines
Nice to have: Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances and advanced blueprint reading skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional opportunities for overtime and long-term growth
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for continual career growth