At HTI, your day starts by opening digital blueprints and translating them into precisely fit steel structures that power major maritime manufacturing projects. You’ll move from layout to fit-up, guiding parts into perfect alignment and locking them in place with clean tack welds, all while partnering closely with expert welders and other skilled trades.
- Lay out, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components from engineering drawings and specifications.
- Read and interpret digital blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work instructions to identify parts and sequences.
- Use electronic drawing systems to confirm part numbers and verify correct materials.
- Measure and mark using tape measures, layout tools, and precision instruments to achieve exact tolerances.
- Perform hands-on fitting work: grinding, drilling, reaming, countersinking, deburring, and straightening.
- Tack weld (SMAW/stick) components into place prior to final weld-out.
- Confirm alignment, dimensions, and tolerances; rework when needed to meet quality standards.
- Conduct in-process quality checks against engineering requirements.
- Operate fabrication equipment safely while following HTI’s safety and quality procedures.
- Collaborate with welders and other trades to complete large structural assemblies.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–3 years of structural fitting experience (shipyard, marine, heavy fabrication, or industrial manufacturing preferred).
- Proficiency reading fabrication blueprints and navigating digital drawing systems.
- Solid understanding of structural layout, fit-up, and dimensional tolerances.
- Comfort with construction math and precision measuring tools.
- Experience performing stick (SMAW) tack welding.
- Hands-on skill with grinders, drills, and layout tools.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to safe work in a fast-paced environment.
- Background in shipyard, vessel construction, or marine fabrication strongly preferred.
Initial training occurs on day shift. Flexibility to work either:
- Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Overtime is regularly available and expected as production needs require.
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Night shift premium available.
- Overtime paid at time and one-half.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Long-term career opportunities supporting major maritime manufacturing projects.
- Structural fitting in a shipyard or marine setting.
- Heavy steel fabrication and large structural assemblies.
- Blueprint reading and digital drawing interpretation.
- Structural layout and fit-up practices.
- Stick (SMAW) tack welding.
- Precision measuring and layout tools.
- Vessel construction or repair; heavy industrial manufacturing.
You should be proficient in: Shipbuilding
Join HTI and put your structural fitting expertise to work building something that lasts. Apply today.
