What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Shipyard Structural Fitter (Long Term in Houma, LA) position at AXIOS Industrial Solutions, LLC?
The Structural Fitter will perform structural fitting and repair work on vessels in a shipyard environment. This position requires hands-on experience fitting, repairing, and replacing structural steel. Candidates must be able to read drawings, take accurate measurements, and properly fit structural components for welding.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of structural fitting experience, preferably in a shipyard or marine environment
- Experience with vessel repair and structural steel work
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings
- Ability to measure, lay out, cut, fit, and align structural steel
- Experience using torches, grinders, hand tools, and power tools
- Must be able to work safely and effectively with welders and other crafts
- Must be dependable and able to work in a fast-paced shipyard environment
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural fitting and repairs aboard vessels and in the shipyard
- Lay out, cut, fit, and align plates, stiffeners, frames, bulkheads, and other structural components
- Remove damaged steel and fit replacement material as required
- Tack components in place for final welding
- Verify measurements, alignment, and fit-up before welding
- Identify and correct fit-up issues
- Work closely with welders and supervision to complete repairs efficiently
- Follow all shipyard safety requirements and maintain a clean work area
Shipyard repair experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must have proven structural fitting experience and be able to perform the work with minimal supervision.
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Have you recently passed a hands-on practical Structural Fitter test?
- Have you performed repair fitting on existing vessels, including removing damaged steel and fitting replacement plate or structural components?
- Are you proficient with a cutting torch?
- Do you possess structural fitting tools?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26