Fitter Class 1

Job Description

Posting Name: Ship Fitter 1

Schedule: M – T, 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM and Friday, 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM

This position is located at our Bayou La Batre, AL facility.

Join the Birdon team and help ensure USCG boats are safe and reliable!

Our Ship Fitters are an integral piece of our work on a daily basis. Some of your daily functions will include:

Must be able to read blue prints

Minimal welding experience must be able to tack weld

Must be proficient in layout and cutting of steels and aluminum using necessary tools

Must possess the basic tools required to perform shipfitters duties.

Excellent math skills with the ability to read a tape measure and other measuring devices.

Must maintain dimensional accuracy and fairness of materials to be fitted.

Excellent problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate equipment safely and comply with all safety standards

Demonstrates strong work ethic

Must be able to recognize fit up issues and relay to supervisor

If you have at least 3 years’ experience as a Ship Fitter, possess a High School Diploma or GED and fundamental knowledge in marine or manufacturing industry, we want to talk to you!

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT, we expect this same commitment from all employees.

Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact for further assistance.

Full-time