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Labor One Staffing

1st Class Shipfitter

Norfolk, VA · On-site

The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, blueprint ... drill. * Understand the proper use and operation of structural shop fabrication equipment ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for drill ship in the United States is $27.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Drill Ship job involves working on a specialized vessel designed for offshore drilling operations, typically in deepwater or ultra-deepwater environments. Jobs on a drill ship can range from drilling roles, such as drillers and toolpushers, to support positions in engineering, maintenance, catering, and safety. Employees work in shifts, often in a rotational schedule, and must follow strict safety protocols due to the hazardous nature of offshore drilling. Skills in mechanical systems, maritime operations, and deepwater drilling technology are highly valued.

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Working aboard a drill ship often involves rotational schedules, such as 28 days on and 28 days off, as ships operate continuously at sea and require 24/7 staffing. The onboard environment is highly collaborative, with multidisciplinary teams—such as engineers, drillers, deck crew, and support staff—working closely together. Daily responsibilities can include equipment maintenance, monitoring drilling activities, emergency drills, and safety briefings. Life on a drill ship requires adaptability to long periods away from shore, but it also offers competitive compensation, specialized training, and opportunities for career advancement within the offshore and maritime industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the drill ship position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Drill Ship crew member, you need in-depth knowledge of offshore drilling operations, safety protocols, and marine systems, typically supported by relevant maritime or engineering certifications. Familiarity with dynamic positioning systems, drilling control software, and international safety standards such as STCW or BOSIET is essential. Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability are critical soft skills for working in a challenging and unpredictable environment. These qualifications help ensure operational efficiency, safety, and effective collaboration in high-pressure offshore settings.

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Now Hiring Shipfitters

Labor One Staffing

Channelview, TX • On-site

Per diem

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Labor One Staffing is now Hiring Ship Fitters for Florida Shipyard

Shipfitter – 1st Class

This position is responsible for performing, with minimal supervision, steel structural work in all stages of new construction of marine vessels.

The position requires a working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and be able to follow directions.

The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, blueprint reading, measurements, and the ability to interpret job specifications and drawings.

The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard.

Long term project

Housing assistance available

Great Hours with overtime pay

M-Th = 10 hours / Fri = 8 hours PLUS some Sats & Sun

Per-diem available for those that qualify

Call Clara for full details – (850)252-3345

Se habla español Hable hoy!!!

Estamos contrando Shipfitters/ Fitters de estructura para Shipyard en Florida.

Se debe de leer planos, tener experiencia en construccion de barcos.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Ability to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
  • Comprehensive understanding of ship new construction terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
  • Be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
  • Ability to effectively confer job related information to the structural supervisor and small groups.
  • Ability to read and interpret structural drawings (including weld symbols), sketches, specifications.
  • Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, scribing in structures, and installing perpendiculars on ships in accordance with drawings, specifications, or sketches.
  • Experience using oxy-acetylene torch and Plasma for cutting and washing.
  • Experience using hand and power tools safely including but not limited to mauls, grinders, circular and reciprocating saws, and hand and magnetic drill.
  • Understand the proper use and operation of structural shop fabrication equipment, including shears, punches, come alongs and brakes.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system.
  • Possess a working knowledge of, and be able to take measurements using the metric system.
  • Three (3) years of related experience.
  • Must comply with OSHA standards and Shipyard best safety practices.
  • Appropriate PPE must always be worn.


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Labor One specializes in matching skilled craft laborers with marine and industrial services needs throughout Texas, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and California. We ensure our clients receive the right candidates they need, while providing reliable work to our wide network of talent. At Labor One, our mission is to create partnerships between clients and staff within the marine and industrial services fields in order to create greater productivity and satisfaction for both. By utilizing a unique recruitment process, our mission is to create a wide network of vetted and qualified talent from which we can draw in order to create these mutually beneficial relationships. We envision, and are implementing, staffing solutions that deliver skilled, timely, and affordable labor to our clients. We also envision, and are implementing, a recruitment process that prepares job candidates for placement in jobs where their skills and training are useful, valued, and rewarded.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Brownsville, TX, US

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