Shipfitter

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG WeldingSteelStainless SteelAluminum
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Posted on October 12, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Armada Inc. is seeking a Shipfitter responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and erection of steel structures. The role requires a working knowledge of technical specifications and emphasizes safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Use various tools and equipment for fabrication, assembly, and erection of steel structures.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
  • Lay out, fabricate, and brace metal structural parts.
  • Align parts using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
  • Mark locations for drilling holes and install temporary fasteners.
  • Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories.
  • Prepare molds and templates for nonstandard parts.
  • Tack weld clips and brackets prior to permanent welding.
  • Roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape heavy metal parts using shop machinery.
  • Assemble items as instructed by the floor supervisor.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas.
  • Follow all company rules and policies.
  • Lift raw materials and final products manually or using a hoist.
  • Report unsafe work conditions to the supervisor.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret documents in various forms.
  • Familiarity with the metric system.
  • Ability to perform simple shop math.
  • Ability to stand continuously for long periods.
  • Ability to identify and measure materials.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Willingness to learn and dependability.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
  • Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and measuring tools.

Additional Information

  • High school graduate or GED preferred.
  • Six months to one year of related experience required.
  • Experience with steel, aluminum, and/or stainless steel is required.
  • Work performed onboard a ship, in a dry dock or shipyard.
  • Consistent exposure to extreme temperatures and outdoor elements.
  • Work over extended periods in confined spaces.
  • Safety clothing and devices are required.

How this job compares in Jacksonville, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Jacksonville, FL currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$36/hr across 17 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Jacksonville, FL

We're tracking 34 other active welding openings in Jacksonville, FL right now, from 16 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 273 other active welding openings from 161 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Jacksonville, or widen the search to Florida.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (12), BAE Systems (11), and Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (11). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Jacksonville at $32/hr, Cape Canaveral at $29/hr, and Orlando at $29/hr. Jacksonville is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

See all shipyard welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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