1st Class Shipfitter Job at B&D Contracting, Houma, LA

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  • B&D Contracting
  • Houma, LA

Job Description

1st Class Shipfitter – Day Shift (Full-Time)

Location: Houma, LA
Schedule: Day Shift

Job Summary

We are hiring an experienced 1st Class Shipfitter for full-time day shift work in Houma, LA. This role involves layout, fitting, and assembling structural components in a shipyard or marine environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to work from drawings with minimal supervision.

Must-Haves

  • 3+ years shipfitting experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and structural drawings
  • Experience with layout, fitting, and tacking steel structures
  • Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices
  • Ability to work to tight tolerances and specifications
  • Reliable transportation and strong attendance
  • Commitment to safety and PPE

Preferred

  • Shipyard or marine fabrication experience
  • Ability to tack weld
  • Experience with burning, beveling, and plate prep
  • Rigging knowledge
  • TWIC card or ability to obtain
  • Leadership or crew lead experience

6 Interview Questions

  1. How do you interpret structural drawings and layout your work?
  2. What experience do you have fitting and aligning steel structures?
  3. Can you describe a time you corrected a fit-up issue?
  4. What tools and equipment are you most experienced with?
  5. Do you have experience working in a shipyard environment?
  6. How do you ensure accuracy and quality in your work?

3 years

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Day shift

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