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Shipfitter lays-out and fabricates metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames within the hull of ship for riveting or welding. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Shipfitter is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Shipfitter performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  • AAA USA
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • *********Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Marinette, WI *****
    • Paid lodging 
    • Weekly Per Diem
    • Long and Short-Term Contracts
    • Immediate placement
    Position Summary:
    AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Marinette, Wisconsin that is a leading US shipbuilder active in the naval and commercial sector. This company is a specialist in the construction, repair, and conversion of Coast Guard and commercial vessels including ATBs and OSVs.

    The Shipfitter is responsible for general assembly of steel or aluminum ships through welding using electric, gas, arc and other welding equipment. Determines proper equipment to be used and inspects, tests and repairs work pieces accordingly.

    Essential Functions:
    • Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, plum bob, auto level, transit, go-no-go gauge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. 
    • Cuts work piece, using powered saws, gas torch, oxi-fuel, and plasma torch.
    • Installs or repairs decks, bulkheads, and tank linings.
    • Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. 
    • Prepare and inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
    • Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
    • Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. 
    • Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
    • Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
    • Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
    • Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. 
    • Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
    Requirements:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required 
    • One year of Shipfitter experience.
    • Weld Certificate from technical school preferred (this requirement can also be met with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.)
    • Must have experience setting up, troubleshooting, and utilizing weld machines.
    • Must have experience laying out and measuring utilizing the metric system.
    • Must have experience working with blueprints.
    • Must have experience working with hand tools.
    • Must have experience working with overhead cranes to include safe rigging of equipment to be lifted.
    • Must be able to work at heights.
    • Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
    • Must be available to work all 3 shifts, and weekends as required.
    • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
    • Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces.
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Shipfitter
  • Tidewater Staffing
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking Shipfitters for work in various local Shipyards....
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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  • Venture Dynamics
  • Newport News, VA
  • Venture Dynamics is actively seeking Shipfitters to work at all local shipyards in Norfolk and Newport News This positio...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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  • Venture Dynamics
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Venture Dynamics is actively seeking Shipfitters. This position will perform shipfitting duties in all stages of repair ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Shipfitter
  • Superior Skilled Trades
  • Tampa, FL
  • SSuperior Skilled Trades is seeking Shipfitters for immediate hire in Tampa, FL! PAY: $28 /hour HOURS:40 hours SCHEDULE:...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Shipfitter
  • Trade Team
  • San Diego, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Trade Team is Currently looking for SHIPFITTERS !!! Locals Only Knowledge with shipboard...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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  • Trade Team
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Hour Schedule- 1st shift -7:00am to 3:30pm 2nd shift- 3:30pm to 12:00am 10/12 -hours- Da...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Shipfitter
  • Shipyard Staffing
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Shipyard Staffing is currently hiring Shipfitters for work in Norfolk, VA. This position...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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  • RSC Energy
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • Job Description Job Description RSC Maritime is URGENTLY hiring hiring Shipfitters for a long-term project located in Pa...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Shipfitter jobs
$39,406 to $59,526

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What does a Shipfitter do?

Shipfitter in Gainesville, FL
Shipfitter is the term for a specific classification of marine jobs performed by ship builders.
February 10, 2020
Shipfitter in Lompoc, CA
As a Shipfitter, you use huge machinery to lift and move the pieces of the ship into position, then you rivet or weld them in place into the ship itself.
February 20, 2020
Shipfitter in San Antonio, TX
Repair and maintenance work on ship is a continuous process and a shipfitter plays a vital role in this.
December 18, 2019