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Assembles ship components by reading blueprints, shaping parts, and welding.

Salary Range

$40,000 – $74,000/year

Daily Pay Range

$150 – $285/day

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
  
• Fabricate and weld steel parts
  
• Install structural components
  
• Use tools like torches, grinders, and shears
  
• Conduct structural inspections
  
• Follow safety and shipyard procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational training preferred
• Certifications: OSHA 10/30, welding certs, confined space, hot work
• Physical ability for labor-intensive tasks

Career Outlook

• Advancement to Lead Fitter, QC Inspector, or Supervisor
  
• Steady demand in shipbuilding regions

Typical Day

• Review orders, cut and align metals, install parts
  
• Perform checks and collaborate with team