AAA USA

Overview

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Lockport, LA that is the leading provider of quality construction, manufacturing, engineering, repair, and conversion products and services to the marine industry. A 1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter is responsible for laying out, fabricating, and assembling aluminum structural components used in shipbuilding.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and fabricate aluminum structural parts using blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Determine placement of structural components within the vessel hull.
• Mark reference lines for accurate alignment.
• Fit, align, and secure plates, beams, and structural members in position.
• Install temporary fasteners, clips, brackets, gaskets, liners, and related components.
• Perform tack welding to hold components in place prior to final welding.
• Cut, bend, flange, and shape aluminum materials using hand and power tools.
• Operate tools such as grinders, skill saws, and other fabrication equipment.
• Direct and assist lower-level shipfitters and helpers as needed.
• Inspect fit-up work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and shipboard environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of ship fitting or marine fabrication experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with aluminum fabrication and structural fitting processes.
• Skilled in layout, measuring, cutting, and fitting.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety standards and procedures.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Lockport, LA.
• Long and Short-Term Contracts.
• Immediate placement.
• Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
• Paid Holidays.