1ST CLASS SHIPFITTER

Company: Knight Marine & Industrial Service Inc.
Location: Pascagoula
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking skilled Shipfitters to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in shipbuilding and repair and demonstrate proficiency in working with various materials and tools. As a Shipfitter, you will be crucial in assembling and fitting metal structures, ensuring that all components meet quality standards and specifications. This position requires attention to detail, technical expertise, and collaborative work in a fast-paced environment.

All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.

Duties

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine project specifications.
Fit and assemble metal components.
Maintain the highest safety standards while working with heavy machinery and equipment.
Collaborate with other team members to promote a Safe, Knowledgeable, and Highly productive team.
Ensure compliance with quality standards.
Assist in the maintenance of tools and equipment used in shipfitting tasks.

Qualifications

3 to 5 years of experience in the ship/boat building industry as a structural fitter
Must be able to read blueprints.
Minimal welding experience must be able to tack weld.
Must be proficient in the layout and cutting of steel and aluminum using necessary tools.
Must possess the essential tools required to perform shipfitters duties.
Excellent math skills with the ability to read a tape measure and other measuring devices.
Must maintain dimensional accuracy and fairness of materials to be fitted.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to operate equipment safely and comply with all safety standards.
Demonstrates strong work ethic.
Must recognize fit-up issues and relay them to the supervisor.
Must be able to operate power tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.)Proven experience in shipfitting.
Demonstrates consistency in quality of work with minimal to no discrepancies.
--- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
--- Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat, or kneel regularly, as well as climb stairs and ladders, and enter
confined spaces to complete tasks.Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team while being self-motivated.
Strong customer service skills to interact positively with clients and team members.
Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing project requirements.

Keywords: Knight Marine & Industrial Service Inc., Biloxi , 1ST CLASS SHIPFITTER, Other , Pascagoula, Mississippi