1St Class Shipfitter

Company	Tradesmen InternationalSee more
Address	HOUSTON, TX
Category	Education/Training

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced 1st ClassShipfitters for projects located in and around Paducah, KY . This is a full time opportunity with a pay range of up to $24/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Shipfitter,and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

Repair Work on Towboats, River Barges
Some New Construction
Working with Stainless Steel, Carbon
Layout the Damaged Areas on a Vessel and Cut out Steel on Boat or Barge without Damaging Adjacent Plates
Washing Off Welds Holding Plates or Framing Together with Cutting Torch
Modules Assemblies for the Construction of Barges, Towboats, Marine Equipment
Fitting New Steel where Damaged Material was Removed and Working with a Tacker/Welder to Align New Work to Original
Fabrication of New Panels by Measuring Spacing, Framing and Pull as Needed for Welding

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 Years of Experience as a 1st Class Shipfitter; Minimum of 6 Months of Recent Experience
Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints, Drawings
Pass Fitter Test
Basic Hand Tools
Standard PPE
Pass Drug Screen and Respirator Fit Test
Ability to Work in Confined Spaces of the Vessel Hull Compartments

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include: