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HKA Enterprises

Shipfitter

pascagoula, MS

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About this opportunity

HKA Enterprises lists this Shipfitter opportunity in pascagoula, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description

Shipfitter - 1st Class

Pay Rate: $42.00/hour

Per Diem: $147.04

All submittals must be submitted on your company letterhead and will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Must Have Qualifications:

Minimum of 3-5 years of trade experience

Basic math, reading, and comprehension skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints using both metric and standard measurements

Knowledge of layout, fit-up, and fabrication of steel plate and beam

Experience using trade-specific tools such as grinders, hand torches, hydraulic and ratchet jacks, chain falls and/or come-a-longs, combination squares, framing squares, hand levels, and plumb bobs

Nice to Have Qualifications: 6+ years of marine, shipbuilding, or construction experience

Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of datum lines

Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances, and advanced blueprint reading skills

Job Description:

First-Class Shipfitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Shipfitter or Boilermaker, is responsible for using various tools and equipment to fabricate, assemble, and erect metal components during the construction of marine vessels.

Shipfitter work may involve working at heights, in confined spaces, in various weather conditions, and across multiple shifts in a 24-hour production environment. As with most shipyard positions, Shipfitters may be required to work either day or night shift depending on production needs and the number of ships under construction.

Additional Information

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

Meet Your Recruiter

Zoie Rushing

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

Worksite address

pascagoula, MS, 39569, US

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