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Now Hiring Shipfitters

Labor One Staffing
Brownsville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026

Labor One Staffing is now Hiring Ship Fitters for Florida Shipyard

 

Shipfitter – 1st Class

 

This position is responsible for performing, with minimal supervision, steel structural work in all stages of new construction of marine vessels.

The position requires a working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and be able to follow directions.

The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, blueprint reading, measurements, and the ability to interpret job specifications and drawings.

The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard.

 

Long term project

Housing assistance available

Great Hours with overtime pay

M-Th = 10 hours / Fri = 8 hours PLUS some Sats & Sun

Per-diem available for those that qualify

Call Clara for full details – (787) 360-2397

Se habla español Hable hoy!!!

Estamos contrando Shipfitters/ Fitters de estructura para Shipyard en Florida.

Se debe de leer planos, tener experiencia en construccion de barcos.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Ability to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.

  • Comprehensive understanding of ship new construction terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.

  • Be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)

  • Ability to effectively confer job related information to the structural supervisor and small groups.

  • Ability to read and interpret structural drawings (including weld symbols), sketches, specifications.

  • Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, scribing in structures, and installing perpendiculars on ships in accordance with drawings, specifications, or sketches.

  • Experience using oxy-acetylene torch and Plasma for cutting and washing.

  • Experience using hand and power tools safely including but not limited to mauls, grinders, circular and reciprocating saws, and hand and magnetic drill.

  • Understand the proper use and operation of structural shop fabrication equipment, including shears, punches, come alongs and brakes.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system.

  • Possess a working knowledge of, and be able to take measurements using the metric system.

  • Three (3) years of related experience.

     

  • Must comply with OSHA standards and Shipyard best safety practices.

  • Appropriate PPE must always be worn.

 

Call Clara for full details – (787) 360-2397


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