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1st Class Shipfitter
Location: Bourg, LA
Schedule: Full-Time | Day/Night Shift
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced 1st Class Shipfitter for a shipyard in Bourg, LA. Candidates must be skilled in reading blueprints, fitting structural steel, and assembling vessel components safely and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
Must-Have Qualifications
- 3 years of shipfitting experience
- Ability to read marine blueprints and drawings
- Experience with fitting tools, torches, and grinders
- Able to pass a hands-on test
- Reliable transportation and attendance
- Able to work overtime as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- NCCER or trade certification
- Aluminum and steel vessel experience
- Gulf Coast shipyard experience
Qualifying Questions
- How many years of shipfitting experience do you have?
- Can you read and interpret marine blueprints?
- Have you worked in a shipyard environment before?
- Do you have experience with steel, aluminum, or both?
- Are you able to pass a hands-on test?
- Are you willing to work overtime if needed?
- Can you work days and nights?
3 years