We are looking for experienced Shipfitters for a marine manufacturer located in New Orleans. This is a direct-hire opportunity with room for growth.

ELIGIBLE FOR $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS

Pay: $21.30 - $33.10 / hour depending on level with quarterly increases

Note: Level will be determined based on relevant experience, scope of role, skills, etc

Job Duties:

• Performing the duties of a Structural Shipfitter daily
• Job duties include but are not limited to measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming, and drilling of assorted materials (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.)
• Works from Engineering drawings, sketches, and written and verbal instructions
• Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are MIG and TIG welders, manual hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless, and electric tools, including porta power, come a long, clamps, hammers and mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes, and scales
• Housekeeping of shop and work area (keeping work area neat and clean) daily
• Must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness
• May direct the activities or tasks of helpers as assigned

Requirements:

• 1 – 3 years of related aluminum/shipyard experience
• Formal craft training to demonstrate the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches, layout and fabricate parts and assemblies correctly
• Demonstrated skills based on the results of the fabricating test
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts
• Ability to become certified as a forklift and overhead crane operator
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work

Similar roles may include Carpenter, construction apprentice or laborer, shop hand or technician, pipe fitter, welder, fabricator, tacker, rig hand, sheet metal installer