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Houma, LA · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for a new construction shipyard project in Pascagoula, MS. Shipyard Experience is required. Please contact our team for more information! Cell: (251)385-0491 *Please ...

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Huntsville, AL · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Call (956)382-2631 / (281)965-2749 / (956)247-2467 / (228)471-5063 for more information. *Please send ...

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Biloxi, MS · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Call (956)382-2631 / (281)965-2749 / (956)247-2467 / (228)471-5063 for more information. *Please send ...

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Biloxi, MS · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Call (956)382-2631 / (281)965-2749 / (956)247-2467 / (228)471-5063 for more information. *Please send ...

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Mobile, AL · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Call (956)382-2631 / (956)247-2467 / (228)471-5063 for more information. *Please send text if we are ...

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Tampa, FL · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Call (956)382-2631 / (281)965-2749 / (251)385-0491 for more information. *Please send text if we are ...

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Mobile, AL · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Call (956)382-2631 / (956)247-2467 / (228)471-5063 for more information. *Please send text if we are ...

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Mcallen, TX · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for a new construction shipyard project in Pascagoula, MS. Shipyard Experience is required. Please contact our team for more information! Cell: (956)382-2631, (956)366 ...

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Houma, LA

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Houma, Louisiana. Call (956)382-2631 / (281)965-2749 / (251)385-0491 for more information. *Please send text if we are unable ...

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Mobile, AL · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Call (956)382-2631 / (956)247-2467 / (228)471-5063 for more information. *Please send text if we are ...

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Montegut, LA · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Call (956)382-2631 / (956)247-2467 / (228)471-5063 for more information. *Please send text if we are ...

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Montegut, LA · On-site

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for shipbuilding and repair projects in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Call (956)382-2631 / (956)247-2467 / (228)471-5063 for more information. *Please send text if we are ...

ATSS

First Class Shipfitters

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

$42/hr

ATSS has a client in Pascagoula, MS looking for First Class Shipfitters. Must haves: Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Be able to read/write/communicate in English Basic Qualifications

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National City, CA · On-site

Labor One is taking applications for Shipfitters for an upcoming project in San Diego, California. Shipyard experience is required. Please contact our team for more information! Cell: (619)657-5507 ...

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How much do shipfitters jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 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 12% As Needed, 86% Full Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $52,672 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Now Hiring: Shipfitters

Labor One Staffing

Houma, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for a new construction shipyard project in Pascagoula, MS.
Shipyard Experience is required.
Please contact our team for more information!
Cell: (251)385-0491
*Please send us a text if we don't answer*
GENERAL FUNCTION:
-The Shipfitter is responsible for surface preparation of structural metal components, as well as the layout and fabrication of metal structural parts within the hull of a vessel for riveting and welding.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties represent the general nature of the work but are not exhaustive:
-Work from blueprints or templates to lay out the position of parts on metal using a scribe and hand tools.
-Locate and mark reference lines.
-Position parts in the hull of the vessel with assistance from a Tacker or Helper.
-Align parts in relation to each other using jacks, come-a-longs, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
-Mark the location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting.
-Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding when necessary.
-Bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts using the equipment mentioned above.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
-Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
-Prior experience as a shipfitter is preferred.
-Ability to operate a cutting torch and tack weld is highly desirable.
Labor One Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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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.

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201 - 500 Employees

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Brownsville, TX, US

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