Shipfitter

Job overview

The Shipfitter role is an onsite, full-time position in Largo, FL, supporting vessel and equipment maintenance and water construction work. Pay is $18–$28 per hour, based on experience, skills, and current certifications or licenses. Sea Hawk Maritime describes itself as a water construction company maintaining vessels and equipment. The shipfitter fabricates, fits, and repairs metal structures using welding and cutting equipment. The work supports tugboat construction and repairs to dredges, barges, and other equipment, with attention to drawings, specifications, and required safety practices.

What you'll do

• Read and interpret structural drawings, sketches, and specifications
• fabricate templates and fit structural components
• use oxy-acetylene cutting equipment and specified welding processes
• operate hand, power, and structural fabrication tools
• wear required personal protective equipment and follow OSHA standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shipfitter

full-time

largo fl

sea hawk maritime

ship repair

welding

aluminum welding

metal fabrication

tugboats

dredges and barges

$18–$28 per hour

medical and dental

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Why this role

The posting calls for experience welding multiple metals, including aluminum, and working in tight spaces and at heights. Work may involve fumes, dust, chemicals, noise, and awkward positions.

About the employer

Sea Hawk Maritime is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.