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1st Class Shipfitter - Days

B&D Contracting
Pascagoula, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Job Title: 1st Class Shipfitter 

Location: Pascagoula
Job Type: Full-Time 

 

Job Summary 

We are seeking an experienced 1st Class Shipfitter to join our shipyard operations in Pascagoula. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on shipfitting experience and be skilled in layout, structural fitting, metric measuring, and torch cutting. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and strict adherence to shipyard safety standards. Candidates must successfully pass a hands-on craft test. 

 

Must-Have Qualifications 

  • Minimum 3 years of shipfitting experience 

  • Ability to pass a hands-on craft test per craft classification 

  • Proven experience with structural fitting 

  • Proficient in torch cutting steel 

  • Strong knowledge of shipfitting techniques and best practices 

  • Ability to perform accurate layout and metric measurements (cm, mm, etc.) 

  • Knowledge of shipyard safety standards and procedures 

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience working in a shipyard or marine construction environment 

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications 

  • Strong work ethic with reliable attendance 

  • Ability to work overtime when required 

  • Experience working as part of a production or fabrication team 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Perform layout and structural fitting tasks accurately 

  • Cut steel and materials using a torch 

  • Measure and mark materials using metric measurements 

  • Ensure all work meets quality standards and job specifications 

  • Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean work area 

  • Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules 

 

AI Screening Questions (6 Relevant Questions) 

  1. How many years of hands-on shipfitting experience do you have? 

  1. Are you able to successfully pass a hands-on shipfitter craft test? 

  1. Describe your experience with structural fitting and layout work. 

  1. Are you comfortable performing metric measurements (cm, mm) without conversion assistance? 

  1. Do you have experience cutting steel using a torch in a shipyard environment? 

  1. Do you have experience tacking your own work? 

  1. Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident? 

 



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