First-Class Fitter

Job overview

The First-Class Fitter role is onsite in Galveston, TX; compensation is not specified. The fitter works on ship structures for Gulf Copper LLC. The role lays out, fabricates, aligns, and installs metal structural parts in ship hulls so components are positioned and prepared for welding or riveting, supporting marine and industrial fabrication work.

What you'll do

• Interpret blueprints and lay out metal structural parts
• verify material compatibility with specifications
• mark reference lines and hole locations
• position and align parts with rigging assistance and fitting tools
• install temporary fasteners, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories
• remove high spots and cut bevels
• use metal shears, brakes, band saws, and other tools
• may tack-weld clips and brackets or shape heavy metal parts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

first-class fitter

galveston tx

gulf copper

ship fitting

structural metal

blueprint reading

metal fabrication

marine industry

welding preparation

power tools

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

First-class applicants need 3–5 years of marine or industrial plate/structural fitting experience and may be required to pass a hands-on test.

About the employer

Gulf Copper LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting). Sector: 33.