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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

TREO Staffing, LLC

Aluminum Shipfitters

Lockport, LA · On-site

$27/wk

TREO Staffing, LLC is seeking skilled Aluminum Shipfitters for opportunities in the Lockport area of Louisiana. We are looking for candidates with experience in working with aluminum who excel in a ...

Labor One Staffing

Hiring Shipfitters

San Diego, CA

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for a project in San Diego, California. Shipyard experience is required. Please contact our team for more information! Cell: (619)657-5507 or (858)717-1672 *Please ...

Labor One Staffing

Hiring Shipfitters

Norfolk, VA

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for a new construction and repair project in San Diego, California. 3-5 Shipyard experience is required. Please contact our team for more information! Cell: (619)657 ...

CTR

Shipfitters - Red Badge

Kittery, ME · On-site

CTR Group is seeking several experienced Shipfitters to support structural fabrication and repair aboard naval vessels. Immediate openings and urgently hiring! What We Offer: * Weekly Pay - you ...

Labor One Staffing

Hiring Shipfitters

Tampa, FL

Labor One is hiring Shipfitters for a shipyard in Panama City, FL. Shipyard Experience is required. Housing assistance is available. Please contact our team for more information! Cell: (850)252-3345 ...

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As of Sep 4, 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.

First Class Shipfitters

ATSS

Pascagoula, MS • On-site

$42/hr

Per diem

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

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:

  • Minimum 3-5 Yrs. trade experience
  • Basic math, reading and comprehension skills
  • Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
  • Knowledge of the layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
  • Experience with various trade specific tools such as: grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob
  • Preferred Design Disciplines: 
  • 6+ Yrs. marine, shipbuilding and construction experience
  • Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines
  • Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances and advanced blue print reading skills

Job Description: 

A First-Class Shipfitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Shipfitter or a Boilermaker, is responsible for various tools and equipment used in the fabrication, assembling and erection of metal components at the various stages in constructing a marine vessel. Shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Shipfitter may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Company stresses the practice of working safely in all situations, with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

  • Location:                                     Pascagoula, MS
  • Duration:                                    Initially 1 year
  • Base Pay Range:                          $42 per hour, depending on level of experience

Per Diem ($180) is available for candidates 75 miles away (verification required via current utility bill)

  • Start Date                                   As soon as possible

NOTE:

Please be advised that any candidates who proceed will be required to travel to Pascagoula, MS to do a skills test and/or interview, Hair Follicle Test, and Respirator Fit Test. You will also be required to pass a background check with no violent felonies.

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