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1st Class Shipfitter – Night Shift (Full-Time)
Location: Houma, LA
Schedule: Night Shift
Job Summary
We are hiring an experienced 1st Class Shipfitter for full-time night shift work in Houma, LA. This role involves layout, fitting, and assembling structural components in a shipyard or marine environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to work from drawings with minimal supervision.
Must-Haves
- 3 years shipfitting experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and structural drawings
- Experience with layout, fitting, and tacking steel structures
- Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices
- Ability to work to tight tolerances and specifications
- Reliable transportation and strong attendance
- Commitment to safety and PPE
Preferred
- Shipyard or marine fabrication experience
- Ability to tack weld
- Experience with burning, beveling, and plate prep
- Rigging knowledge
- TWIC card or ability to obtain
- Leadership or crew lead experience
6 Interview Questions
- How do you interpret structural drawings and layout your work?
- What experience do you have fitting and aligning steel structures?
- Can you describe a time you corrected a fit-up issue?
- What tools and equipment are you most experienced with?
- Do you have experience working in a shipyard environment?
- How do you ensure accuracy and quality in your work?
- Are you able to work night shift?
3 years