Shipfitter 1st/2nd Class

Responsibilities: * Reports directly to the Assistant Foreman/Supervisor/Production Lead. * Understands and follows PPE Policy. * Lays out material utilizing drawings and blueprints prior to performing cutting/fitting operations. * Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc. * Ensures all tools listed on the "Required Tools List" are available for use within 30 days of employment. * Acknowledging that all requirements of the Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook. * Identifies and notifies Supervisor of unsatisfactory conditions during the production operation. * Fabricates and installs fixtures, jigs, supports and targets to ensure proper alignment during welding processes as directed by the Supervisor/Lead Mechanic. * Basic computer skills. * Assumes responsibility for Contractor (CFM) and Government (GFM) furnished materials. * Ability to use lay‐out tools such as tool scales, squares, combination squares, trammel points. * Understands fitting of structural components using dogs, wedges, strong‐backs, etc. * Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading. * Travel and overtime are required. * Work outside specific trade skill as required. Qualifications: * Work Experience: Minimum 3+ years of Shipfitter experience. * Understands and performs the setup, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fueltorches. * Has knowledge of the following: shipboard plate (hull, deck, bulkhead) systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments, and material requirements), blueprint reading and interpretation, MILSPEC requirements. * Must be able to fit structural components to tolerance requirements. * Tack and Fillet Weld qualifications preferred (FCAW/SMAW). * Must have the ability to gain access to military bases and various government facilities DA Notifications: * Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in the elements and noisy conditions. * Occasional lifting 50+ pounds. Tooling Required: * 25' Tape * Center Punch * 3 lb maul * Chalk Box * Combination Square * Burning goggles * Striker * Full Face Welding Shield * Welding Gloves * Slag Hammer * Bottle Wrench * 12" Crescent Wrench * Wire Cutters * Lockable tool storage * Pliers * Utility Knife * Tip Cleaner * Flashlight * Screwdriver Work Environment: * This position is performed in a traditional office environment with local travel required between facilities. * Work Shift Hours: 6am - 4:30pm (Mon. - Thurs.); overtime potentially on Fridays. Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans). To apply for this position, go here: Employment Application - Fairlead Integrated

Created: 2026-04-13