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Ship Fitter

Adept Process Services
Chula Vista, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Knowledge of how to properly operate job scope hand tools & equipment and use safe work practices.

  • Clamp, hold, heat-bend, grind and/or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for the welder.

  • Monitor the fitting of parts for warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.

  • Examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications prior to fit up for welder.

  • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to welding, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers and reference drawings.

  • Provide clean area for welding operation prior to start of welding, accomplish clean up of area prior to end of shift.

  • Must certify as Fire Watch and perform fire watch duties as required by welder’s assignment.

  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:


  • Work Experience: Minimum 3 years related experience as a shipfitter / welder helper.

  • Knowledge of welding principles, processes, and proper fit up procedures.

  • Ability to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications.

Education: High School Diploma

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