Top 21 Shipfitter Jobs in Florida

1st Class Shipfitter
Veterans Alliance —Destin, FL
- Up to $106,000 a year
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Shipfitter - Submarine Program
BAE Systems Inc. —Jacksonville, FL
- $44,720 - $78,520 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Power tools
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Shipfitter III (SRS)
Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc —Jacksonville, FL
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- English
- 8 years
Shipfitter 2/C
Eastern Shipbuilding Group —Panama City, FL
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Helper - Iron workers 1st Shift - Shipyard
Gulf Marine Repair —Tampa, FL
- $19.95 - $20.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Maintenance
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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6d
Fitter/Welder (Miscellaneous Metals)
Mid-State Metals LLC —Orlando, FL
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
6d
Journeyman Shipfitter
Jacksonville Machine & Repair (JMR) —Jacksonville, FL
- $25 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Power tools
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1st Class Shipfitter
G-Tek Solutions LLC —Port Saint Joe, FL
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Travel reimbursement
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Fitter/Welder (Miscellaneous Metals)
Mid-State Metals, LLC —Orlando, FL
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Steel Shipfitters
ST JOHNS SHIP BUILDING INC —Palatka, FL
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Aluminum Ship Fitter
St. Johns Ship Building —Palatka, FL
- $18 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Electrical Fitter 1/C
Eastern Shipbuilding Group —Panama City, FL
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
1st Class Pipefitter
G-Tek Solutions LLC —Port Saint Joe, FL
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Travel reimbursement
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Shipfitter - Submarine Program
BAE Systems Inc. —Jacksonville, FL
Must be able to use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave,…
$44,720 - $78,520 a year
Ship Repair Structural Supervisor
Southern Staffing Solutions LLC —Jacksonville, FL
Review blueprints, technical drawings, work specifications, NAVSEA Standard Items, and engineering sketches to ensure accurate project execution.
$28 - $34 an hour
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1st Class Shipfitter

Veterans Alliance
Destin, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
Up to $106,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
OSHA (regulatory compliance area)
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Measuring tapes
Safety regulations
High school diploma or GED
Cutting torches
Blueprint dimension interpretation
Plasma cutters
Power tools
Stainless steel
Gas metal arc welding
Hand tools
Respirator

Full Job Description

Job description:

Overview
We are looking to hire motivated, experienced 1st class Shipfitters to join our team long-term. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a shipyard as a 1st class Shipfitter OR 3+ years of experience working as a fitter/fabricator in a face-paced production environment. (Industrial, manufacturing, HVAC/Sheet Metal, Construction industry experience is accepted). This is a long-term, permanent career opportunity - NOT a short-term contract.

A 1st Class Shipfitter will lay out and fabricate metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames. Brace them in position within the hull of ships for riveting or welding. May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts according to specifications.

This opportunity offers longevity, lots of overtime (up to 60hrs a week), potential for upward mobility within the company and competitive compensation!

For those who qualify to receive tax free per diem, and work as many overtime hours as possible can expect to make upwards of $100K/annually!

** All applicants must be located in the US & be eligible/authorized to work in the US WITHOUT VISA SPONSORSHIP.**

Responsibilities

Layout position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.
Locate and mark reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
Align parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
Mark the location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold the part in place for welding or riveting.
Prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members, such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips.
Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
Accountable for completion of daily work assignments
Flag cranes and pull angle iron as required.
Work with minimal supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent,
plus three to five years of shipfitting experience desired.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct marine vessels is required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must be able to cut and burn with a torch or plasma cutter.
Tack weld with 7018 6011 stainless rod, mig, and aluminum.
Requires knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations.
Ability to read and comprehend written, oral, or diagram forms.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.
Ability to read a tape measure.

Employment Details:

Compensation: $34/hr
Per Diem: Tax Free per diem offered to those who qualify up to $760/week

Per Diem difference:

WITH TAX FREE PER DIEM - Annual Take Home (MINIMUM OVERTIME INCLUDED): $97,240.00 annual = $86,515 yearly take home after taxes VS.WITHOUT TAX FREE PER DIEM - Annual Take Home (MINIMUM OVERTIME INCLUDED): $97,240.00 annual = $72,930 yearly take home after taxes

WITH TAX FREE PER DIEM - Annual Take Home (MAXIMUM OVERTIME INCLUDED): $106,080 annual = $95,380 yearly take home after taxes VS. WITHOUT TAX FREE PER DIEM - Annual Take Home (MAXIMUM OVERTIME INCLUDED): $106,080 annual = $79,560 yearly take home after taxes

Work Schedule:

Normal shift -
6:30A-4:00P Monday-Thursday
6:30A-3:00P Friday and weekend

Most crafts are working 6 or 7 days currently. Obviously, that changes with production needs.

Night Shift -
5:00P-1:30A Monday-Thursday
3:00P-11:30P Friday and weekend

Overtime: Between 52-60hrs/week
FAST HIRING: The process from application submittal to orientation can be less than a week! If you are ready to get to work FAST - this is a great opportunity for you!
TOOLS ARE REQUIRED - a tool list will be provided after the completion of this application
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A 10 PANEL RAPID DRUG SCREEN
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR A 10 YEAR CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP (Either a valid US Passport OR your ID+your Social Security Card + your original (or a certified copy of) Birth certificate)
If you have facial hair, YOU MUST BE WILLING TO BE CLEANSHAVEN FOR A RESPIRATOR FIT TEST PRIOR TO STARTING WORK (you do not have to stay clean shaven for the job, just for the fit test)
You must be able to travel to the job area to complete testing prior to starting work
You must be able to commute to or relocate to the area prior to starting work
You must have reliable transportation to get to work everyday

Pay: Up to $106,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have reliable transportation to get to work everyday?
Are you able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and technical drawings?
Do you have 2+ years of experience working as a fitter/fabricator/welder in any industry other than shipbuilding? If yes, what industry/industries do you have experience in?
Are you located 65+ miles from Panama City, FL?
Are you prior military? (not required)
What is the best contact information for our recruiters to reach you on? (Please provide your phone number and email address)
Are you able to start work within the next 1 to 3 weeks?
Are you confident in your ability to pass a 10 panel rapid drug screen?
Are you confident in your ability to pass a 10 year criminal history background check? (no felonies in the last 10 years)
How many years of total fitting/fabricating experience do you have?
Are you able to provide either a valid US Passport OR a non-expired ID+ your Social Security Card + your original or a certified copy of your birth certificate?
Are you able to commute to or relocate to the Panama City, FL area prior to starting work?
Are you located in the US and are you authorized/eligible to work in the US without VISA sponsorship?
Do you have 2+ years of experience working as a 1st Class Shipfitter in a shipyard?

Work Location: In person

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1st Class Shipfitter

Shipfitter - Submarine Program

Shipfitter III (SRS)

Shipfitter 2/C

Helper - Iron workers 1st Shift - Shipyard

Fitter/Welder (Miscellaneous Metals)

Journeyman Shipfitter

1st Class Shipfitter

Fitter/Welder (Miscellaneous Metals)

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Aluminum Ship Fitter

Electrical Fitter 1/C

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