About this role
Jerry Pittman is hiring 1st Class Shipfitters in Pascagoula, MS.
PAY : $38 - $39 / hour
PER DIEM : $180 - $188
LOCATION : Pascagoula, MS
BENEFITS :
Per Diem
Paid time off
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
Bonuses
REQUIRED :
- U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Drug test and Background Check
DESCRIPTION:
A First Class Shipfitter, also known as a Journeyman Shipfitter or a Boilermaker, is responsible for various tools and equipment used in the fabrication, assembling and erection of metal components at the various stages in constructing a marine vessel. Shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Shipfitter may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations, with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3-5 Yrs. trade experience
Basic math, reading and comprehension skills
Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
Knowledge of the layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
Experience with various trade specific tools such as: grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
6 Yrs. marine, shipbuilding and construction experience
Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines
Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances and advanced blue print reading skills