Job Description
Join Our Team as a Shipfitter! Location: New Orleans, MS Company: NSC Staffing NSC Staffing is seeking experienced Shipfitters to join our team in the New Orleans, MS area. If you have 3+ years of experience as a Shipfitter Journeyperson and are ready to take on exciting projects, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: As a Shipfitter, you will perform steel and aluminum structural work on various marine vessels, including U.S. Naval Vessels, Military Sealift Command, and commercial ships. This role involves: Conducting repairs and modernization work with minimal supervision. Utilized solid mechanical aptitude and adhered to detailed job specifications. Reading blueprints, interpreting drawings, and measuring accurately. Fabricating templates and installing structures according to specifications. Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you should possess: Strong comprehension of instructions, drawings, and correspondence. In-depth understanding of ship repair terminology and compartment location nomenclature. Physical capability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with OSHA standards. Ability to write clear Condition Found Reports (CFR) detailing the ship's material condition and recommended actions. Effective communication skills for conveying job-related information to supervisors and team members. Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural drawings, including weld symbols and Navy damage control diagrams. Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, and installing perpendiculars on ships. Proficiency with oxy-acetylene torch cutting and washing. Welding experience in SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW techniques. Safely operate hand and powe