Shipfitter

ShipfitterJob Description

Lays out and fabricates aluminum parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within the hull of a ship for riveting or welding.

Lays out the position of parts on aluminum working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.

Marks the location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting.

May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines.

Hard Skills

Carpentry

Finishing

Blueprints

Work EnvironmentACU 5, LCAC ShipyardAbout Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.