Marine Structural Fabrication Fitter

Marine Structural Fabrication Fitter

At HTI, your day starts by opening digital blueprints and translating them into precisely fit steel structures that power major maritime manufacturing projects. You’ll move from layout to fit-up, guiding parts into perfect alignment and locking them in place with clean tack welds, all while partnering closely with expert welders and other skilled trades.

A day in the role

• Lay out, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret digital blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work instructions to identify parts and sequences.
• Use electronic drawing systems to confirm part numbers and verify correct materials.
• Measure and mark using tape measures, layout tools, and precision instruments to achieve exact tolerances.
• Perform hands-on fitting work: grinding, drilling, reaming, countersinking, deburring, and straightening.
• Tack weld (SMAW/stick) components into place prior to final weld-out.
• Confirm alignment, dimensions, and tolerances; rework when needed to meet quality standards.
• Conduct in-process quality checks against engineering requirements.
• Operate fabrication equipment safely while following HTI’s safety and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with welders and other trades to complete large structural assemblies.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of structural fitting experience (shipyard, marine, heavy fabrication, or industrial manufacturing preferred).
• Proficiency reading fabrication blueprints and navigating digital drawing systems.
• Solid understanding of structural layout, fit-up, and dimensional tolerances.
• Comfort with construction math and precision measuring tools.
• Experience performing stick (SMAW) tack welding.
• Hands-on skill with grinders, drills, and layout tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to safe work in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in shipyard, vessel construction, or marine fabrication strongly preferred.

Schedule

Initial training occurs on day shift. Flexibility to work either:

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 2:30 AM

Overtime is regularly available and expected as production needs require.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Night shift premium available.
• Overtime paid at time and one-half.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career opportunities supporting major maritime manufacturing projects.

Work environment & preferred background

• Structural fitting in a shipyard or marine setting.
• Heavy steel fabrication and large structural assemblies.
• Blueprint reading and digital drawing interpretation.
• Structural layout and fit-up practices.
• Stick (SMAW) tack welding.
• Precision measuring and layout tools.
• Vessel construction or repair; heavy industrial manufacturing.

You should be proficient in: Shipbuilding

Join HTI and put your structural fitting expertise to work building something that lasts. Apply today.