Shipfitter 1st Class (per-diem, lodging, bonus)

Company: Ameri-Force
Location: Marinette
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

A First-Class Shipfitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Shipfitter (Boilermaker), is responsible for various tools and equipment used in the fabrication, assembling and erection of metal components at the various stages in constructing a marine vessel.
Shipfitters will be required to work various shifts depending upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Shipyard production areas involve working at different heights, confined spaces, all weather conditions. - - Pay: $26.00
Per-Diem: $150.00
Lodging: Up to 2 weeks ((covered))
Bonus: $300 - The test consists of the following

• FCAW Fillet-Steel-3F & 4F
• SMAW Fillet-Steel- 3F & 4F
• GMAW-Pulse-Aluminum- 3F & 4F
  • Single pass fillet, Shipfitters must be able to pass all three tests but may not be required to test on all three.
    -Requirements
    • Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
    • 4+ years of metal layout/fitting experience.
    • Experience with steel and aluminum
    • Skilled in flux core, GMAW, and GTAW tack welding of various metals.
    • Strong blueprint reading and measurement (metric/standard) skills.
    • Proficient in safe use of weld machines, hand/power tools, overhead cranes, and rigging.
      
      Safety & Environmental Factors: - All employees are expected to adhere to the company's safety policies to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves working under extreme hot or cold conditions and requires the physical ability to stand for the entire shift, use hands for various tasks, ascend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Team members must occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
      Benefits As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:
    • Medical Coverage
    • Dental Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Short Term Disability Benefits
    • Term Life Benefits
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