Ship Fitter

Hutco Inc•Tampa, FL
•Onsite

About The Position

Hutco, Inc. is hiring a 1st Class Shipfitter in Tampa, Florida. The role involves laying out and fabricating metal structural parts, including plates, bulkheads, and frames, and bracing them in position within a ship’s hull for welding. The pay rate is $29.00 per hour, with a $120.00 daily per diem for those who qualify.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a 1st Class Shipfitter.
  • Outfitting experience.
  • Knowledge of ship terminology.
  • Ability to read blueprints to lay out and fabricate parts for ships.
  • Ability to burn and bevel with a hand torch.
  • Must pass a fillet weld test using 7018 rods.
  • Must pass a drug test and E-Verify.
  • Must be able to work all shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
  • Brace fabricated parts in position within a ship’s hull for welding.
  • Perform outfitting work.
  • Burn and bevel metal with a hand torch.
  • Read blueprints to lay out and fabricate ship parts.

Benefits

  • A limited benefit plan is available through Essential Staff Care.
  • Medical/prescription coverage.
  • Dental coverage.
  • Vision coverage.
  • Short-term disability benefits.
  • Term life benefits.
  • Accidental death and dismemberment benefit.
  • $120.00 daily per diem for those who qualify.
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