Hull & Framing Ship Assembly Specialist

Pascagoula, MS | $42/hr $180/day per diem | Full-Time | Structural Steel & Shipbuilding

Is this you?

• Can you read complex imperial and metric blueprints and turn them into accurate assemblies?
• Are grinders, hand torches, framing squares, levels, plumb bobs, chain falls, come‑alongs, and hydraulic/ratchet jacks your everyday tools?
• Do you thrive working at heights, in confined spaces, and outdoors—while keeping safety first?

What you’ll do

• Cut, bevel, grind, bend, and shape steel to spec for hull, deck, and framing structures.
• Fit, align, and secure plates and beams to blueprint tolerances.
• Install structural components and verify alignment to templates and layout marks.
• Adapt to multiple shifts and changing conditions to meet production schedules.
• Practice and promote safe work habits and continuous improvement.

Minimum qualifications

• 3–5 years in shipfitting or structural steel fabrication.
• Blueprint literacy (metric and standard) and strong structural layout knowledge.
• Mechanical aptitude with proven competency using fabrication tools.
• Solid math, reading, and comprehension skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and safety.

Preferred background

• Advanced shipboard installation and precision alignment experience.
• Exposure to high-volume or military vessel programs.
• Leadership traits with an eye toward advancement.

Compensation & perks

• $42/hour plus $180/day per diem.
• Be part of building mission-critical, globally recognized vessels.
• Career development with hands-on learning and advancement paths.
• Team-first culture focused on safety and high performance.
• Work variety in an industry-leading Gulf Coast yard.

Next steps

Ready to take the next step? Submit a current resume outlining your shipfitting/structural experience. We’ll connect quickly with qualified applicants.

Why it matters

Join a stable, in-demand industry where your precision directly contributes to the strength and reliability of vessels that matter.

Proficiencies

• Tape measure reading
• Blueprint reading
• Marine environments
• Ships/shipbuilding