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Ship Helper Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

Welding experience is helpful, but blueprint reading and fitting experience are the key requirements. * Candidates who cannot read prints may not qualify for First Class Ship Fitter openings. * Steel ...

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Welding experience is helpful, but blueprint reading and fitting experience are the key requirements. * Candidates who cannot read prints may not qualify for First Class Ship Fitter openings. * Steel ...

Welding experience is helpful, but blueprint reading and fitting experience are the key requirements. * Candidates who cannot read prints may not qualify for First Class Ship Fitter openings. * Steel ...

First Class Ship Fitter

Lockport, LA ยท On-site

$26.50 - $31/hr

Welding experience is helpful, but blueprint reading and fitting experience are the key requirements. * Candidates who cannot read prints may not qualify for First Class Ship Fitter openings. * Steel ...

Welding experience is helpful, but blueprint reading and fitting experience are the key requirements. * Candidates who cannot read prints may not qualify for First Class Ship Fitter openings. * Steel ...

New

Welding experience is helpful, but blueprint reading and fitting experience are the key requirements. * Candidates who cannot read prints may not qualify for First Class Ship Fitter openings. * Steel ...

New

Welding experience is helpful, but blueprint reading and fitting experience are the key requirements. * Candidates who cannot read prints may not qualify for First Class Ship Fitter openings. * Steel ...

New

Welding experience is helpful, but blueprint reading and fitting experience are the key requirements. * Candidates who cannot read prints may not qualify for First Class Ship Fitter openings. * Steel ...

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How much do ship helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for ship helper in the United States is $18.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Can I work on a ship helper with no experience?

Ship helpers often do not require prior experience and are trained on the job to assist with loading, unloading, and general maintenance tasks. Basic physical fitness and willingness to learn are important, and some employers may require a high school diploma or equivalent. Certifications such as safety training can improve job prospects but are not always mandatory for entry-level positions.
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Infographic showing various Ship Helper job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,478 per year, or $18 per hour.

3rd Class Ship Fitters/Ship Fitter Helpers

TREO STAFFING LLC

Algiers, LA โ€ข On-site

$13.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

  • Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.ย 
  • Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.ย 
  • Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.ย 
  • Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.ย 
  • Set up and operate fabricating machines
  • Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.ย 
  • Tack-weld fitted parts together.ย 
  • Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.ย 
  • Mark reference points onto floors or face blocks and transpose them to workpieces, using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and soapstone.ย 
  • Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures.ย 
  • Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.ย 
  • Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.ย 
  • Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.ย 
  • Smooth workpiece edges and fix taps, tubes, and valves.ย 
  • Preheat workpieces to make them malleable, using hand torches or furnaces.ย 
  • Wash and cut with a torchย 
Employment Type: FULL_TIME