Marine Structural Fabrication Specialist — Biloxi, MS

Step into a hands-on craft where your precision keeps vessels strong and seaworthy. As a Marine Structural Fabrication Specialist in Biloxi, you’ll translate plans into steel—laying out, fitting, and aligning core structures that form the backbone of a ship.

A day in the life

• Begin with a review of schematics and layout notes, confirming dimensions, materials, and sequence.
• Lay out and mark steel plate and shapes, then cut and form components to size.
• Fit up and align frames, bulkheads, and deck sections, verifying squareness, level, and plumb.
• Perform fabrication and supporting weld tasks as needed to secure and reinforce assemblies.
• Check work against specifications and safety standards, making adjustments to meet tolerances.
• Coordinate with welders, pipefitters, and other trades to keep milestones on track.
• Wrap up with tool care and housekeeping, maintaining a clean, hazard-free work area.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade or vocational training in shipfitting/fabrication preferred.
• Proven experience fitting steel in a shipyard or maritime environment.
• Working knowledge of shipbuilding methods, common materials, and safety regulations.
• Fluency reading blueprints, sketches, and technical drawings.
• Comfort operating hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong troubleshooting ability and a meticulous eye for detail.
• Clear communicator and dependable teammate.
• Flexibility to support variable schedules and overtime when projects require.

Why this role matters

Your craftsmanship ensures every hull section, frame, and deck meets the standard that keeps crews safe and vessels mission-ready. If building ships from blueprint to reality excites you, we’d like to meet you.