Production Trades & Crafts

1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter

Lockport, LA

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

We are seeking a dedicated Aluminum Shipfitter with preferably at least 5 years of marine or 4 years of continuous Company experience. The candidate will lay out and fabricate metal structural parts and brace them in position within hull of vessel for welding.

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Minimum of 5 years of marine or 4 years of continuous Company experience preferred

SKILLS 

  • Can comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates
  • Able to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces
  • Able to perform shaping/cutting material with power tools such as skill saw, jig saw, metabo grinders, etc.
  • Proficiency in performing layout, cutting, measuring, and fitting

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Determine the position of structural components working from blueprints or templates
  • Locate and mark reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines
  • Position parts in hull of vessel and align parts in relation to each other
  • Mark location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting
  • Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members
  • Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding
  • Bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts

WHY BOLLINGER? 

  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Pay for Skills
  • Career Development
  • Cutting-Edge Projects
  • Positive Work Environment & Company Values

APPLY TODAY – https://bollingershipyards.exacthire.com/job/160609

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Job Location Details

Facility: Bollinger Lockport New Construction
Address: Lockport, LA
Phone Number: (985) 532-7709

Please apply in-person or contact the facility Human Resources Department for further information.

Contact: Kaitlin Aggen
Main Office: 985-532-2554
Direct Line: 985-209-7010
Email: [email protected]

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.