Shipfitter

Company Overview
HKA Enterprises is a multinational organization with over four decades of experience delivering top-tier workforce solutions to leading industries worldwide. Our expertise spans contingent labor staffing, direct hire placements, payroll services, and more, primarily serving the aerospace and defense, automotive, construction, manufacturing, and shipbuilding sectors.

Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Shipfitter to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing ship components with precision and efficiency. Your expertise will ensure the structural integrity and quality of our maritime projects while adhering to safety standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex shipbuilding tasks in a fast-paced environment that values craftsmanship and technical excellence.

Pay rate: Based on experience. Per diem available for non-local employees.

Shift: Must be available to work any shift.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Must be able to test in Pascagoula, MS or Philadelphia, PA

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work independently according to instructions, rules and other standards

• Frequently utilizes a variety of shipbuilding tools (grinders, torches, etc.)

• Frequently reads shipbuilding blueprints and other technical documents

• Frequently responsible for basic plate and stiffener assembly

• Frequently responsible for large panel and double bottom production, including pre-outfitting

• Frequently responsible for web line production, including plate cutting

• Occasionally moves material

• Occasionally stores material

• Frequently keeps work area clean and organized, must be clean at the end of shift

• Responsible for all areas in the yard production, including dry dock and fabrication

• Responsible to check around all areas before starting hot work

• Responsible to protect any areas from hot work, including painted areas, machinery etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in shipyards with shipbuilding production or ship repair businesses with manufacturing of heavy steel structures production of pressure vessels, boilers and other similar quality products welding and fitting, hand tools and industrial safety

• Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $37.92 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Shipfitter: 4 years (Required)

Location:

• Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $38