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Shipfitters

Mobile, AL

$120/day

*Shipfitters We're looking for great Shipfitters in Norfolk, VA and Newport News, VA! Pay ranges from $25.00 to $45.00, plus $120.00 per day depending on location. Experience You should have four or ...

Labor One Staffing

Hiring Shipfitters

Channelview, TX · On-site

Labor One is hiring 1st class shipfitters for a shipyard in Channelview, TX . Shipyard experience is required. This position is responsible for performing, with minimal supervision, steel structural ...

Tidewater Staffing

SHIPFITTERS

Norfolk, VA

$42K - $74K/yr

Shipfitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, fitting, aligning, and installing structural components and foundations used aboard ships, submarines, and other marine vessels. This position ...

Tidewater Staffing

SHIPFITTERS

Norfolk, VA

Shipfitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, fitting, aligning, and installing structural components and foundations used aboard ships, submarines, and other marine vessels. This position ...

CTR GROUP

Shipfitters - Red Badge

Kittery, ME · On-site

$32.65/hr

Shipfitters - Red Badge Kittery, ME 03904 Industry: Ship Yard / Repair Job Number: 50210946 Pay Rate: $32.65 / hour CTR Group is seeking several experienced shipfitters to support structural ...

Tidewater Staffing

SHIPFITTERS

Norfolk, VA

$42K - $74K/yr

Shipfitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, fitting, aligning, and installing structural components and foundations used aboard ships, submarines, and other marine vessels. This position ...

Tidewater Staffing

SHIPFITTERS

Norfolk, VA

Shipfitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, fitting, aligning, and installing structural components and foundations used aboard ships, submarines, and other marine vessels. This position ...

Tidewater Staffing

SHIPFITTERS

Portsmouth, VA

$42K - $74K/yr

Shipfitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, fitting, aligning, and installing structural components and foundations used aboard ships, submarines, and other marine vessels. This position ...

Tidewater Staffing

SHIPFITTERS

Portsmouth, VA

Shipfitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, fitting, aligning, and installing structural components and foundations used aboard ships, submarines, and other marine vessels. This position ...

Tidewater Staffing

$42K - $74K/yr

Shipfitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, fitting, aligning, and installing structural components and foundations used aboard ships, submarines, and other marine vessels. This position ...

Tidewater Staffing

$42K - $74K/yr

Shipfitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, fitting, aligning, and installing structural components and foundations used aboard ships, submarines, and other marine vessels. This position ...

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How much do shipfitters jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for shipfitters in the United States is $25.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Shipfitters vs Welders?

AspectShipfittersWelders
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, apprenticeship, certifications in shipbuildingHigh school diploma or equivalent, welding certifications (e.g., AWS)
Work EnvironmentShipyards, manufacturing plants, shipbuilding facilitiesShipyards, construction sites, manufacturing plants
Industry UsagePrimarily in shipbuilding and repairVarious industries including construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding

Shipfitters focus on assembling and fitting ship components, while welders specialize in joining metal parts through welding. Both roles often work together in shipbuilding environments, but shipfitters handle the fitting and assembly, whereas welders perform the actual welding. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the maritime and manufacturing industries.

How hard is it to be a shipfitter?

Becoming a shipfitter requires physical strength, technical skills, and knowledge of welding, blueprint reading, and metalworking. The job can be physically demanding and often involves working in confined spaces and handling heavy materials, with some positions requiring apprenticeships or certifications. Experience and training are important for success in this trade.

What does a shipfitter do?

A shipfitter assembles, installs, and repairs metal structures and components on ships, such as hulls, decks, and bulkheads. They use tools like welding equipment, grinders, and measuring devices, often working in shipyards or dry docks, and may require certifications in welding or safety standards.
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Infographic showing various Shipfitters job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,672 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Shipfitters

Trade Team

Mobile, AL

$120/day

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

 Job Description*Shipfitters

We're looking for great Shipfitters in Norfolk, VA and Newport News, VA!

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $45.00, plus $120.00 per day depending on  location.

Experience

You should have four or more years of commercial or naval experience as a first-class Shipfitter.

Required Skills

  • Multi-Pass Tack Welding:
    • Using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process.
    • With MIL-10718-M (A-5A) Filler Metal of MIL-E-22200/1.
    • In both the Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions.
  • Burning: Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch.
  • Heating: Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch.
  • Blueprint Comprehension: Understand complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches, including weld symbols, material types, datum, and reference lines.
  • Fractional Dimensions: Comprehend fractional dimensions using a ruler.
  • Layout Skills: Layout piece parts for fabrication and assembly.
  • Assembly: Assemble structural piece parts according to specifications with quality.
  • Physical Demands: Experience in a physically demanding environment (like shipbuilding or steel fabrication).
  • OSHA Familiarity: Know OSHA regulations related to the shipbuilding industry.
  • Vibratory Tools: Use grinders and needle guns.
  • Air Carbon Arc Gouging.
  • Work Packages: Use Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute work.
  • Molded Lines: Use Molded Lines and Ship Reference Lines to execute required work.
  • Complex Shapes: Erect, set, and makeup complex-shaped shell plates.
  • Decks and Bulkheads: Erect, set, and makeup decks, bulkheads, longitudinal trunks, etc.
  • Hull Inserts: Install and replace hull inserts and penetrations.
  • Foundations: Install miscellaneous and complex foundations.

Contact Us

If you're interested, please send your resume to Jim.fails@tradeteamusa.com or call 757-961-3918 ext. 7010, cell 757-324-3704.

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