1st Class Aluminum Shipfitter

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Lockport, LA.

• Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
• Long and Short-Term Contracts.
• Immediate placement.
• PTO.
• Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefit.

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• Lay out and fabricate aluminum structural parts using blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Determine placement of structural components within the vessel hull.
• Mark reference lines (centerline, frame lines, buttock 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 (heights, confined spaces, PPE).
• Knowledge of shipyard safety standards and procedures.

AAA USA is an in-situ manufacturing company that offers specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services related to industrialization, production and supplier monitoring processes in the Aerospace and Transportation sector.With over 1,000 employees, AAA USA draws its strength from the AAA European Group, a major player in the industry for 25 years. The Group generates more than 350 million dollars of annual revenue and employs over 3,500 people throughout the world. Supported by the international expertise of the AAA Group, we offer our customers the benefit of a proven approach to deliver a high-quality finished product. Our In-situ approach that focuses on productivity, on-time delivery, quality and efficiency has given us a leading position at our clients’ facilities and operations.