Job Title: ShipfitterJob Description:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Shipfitter to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing structural parts of ships, such as hulls, bulkheads, and frames, according to blueprints and specifications.Key Responsibilities:
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
Align parts in relation to each other using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
Weld, bolt, and rivet parts together.
Install and repair ship structures and components.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
Follow safety protocols and procedures.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Shipfitter or similar role.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
Strong knowledge of welding and metal fabrication techniques.
Ability to use hand and power tools effectively.
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Good communication and teamwork skills.
About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
