Fitter

International Marine and Industrial Applicators
Portsmouth, VA
About the Organization
IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

LTD

Accident

Critical Illness

401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

EOE Statement
IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Description

Job title: Structural Shipfitter

Reports to: Structural Superintendent

Responsible for the use of various tools and equipment in the fabrication, assembly, and erection of steel structure. This position includes drawing reading, steel structure removal shipboard and reinstall. The position requires a working knowledge of technical to include 1689 and 1688.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:
  • Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
  • Must have own basic skill related tools and equipment if not supplied by the workplace.
  • Lay-out, fabricate and brace metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
  • Lay out position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.
  • Locate and mark reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
  • Position parts in hull of ship.
  • Align parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
  • Mark location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold part(s) in place for welding.
  • Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members, such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips.
  • May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
  • May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
  • May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines.
  • Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
  • Assemble items as instructed by floor supervisor.
  • Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.
  • Follow all company rules and policies.
  • Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
  • Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Prepare product for shipment.
  • Report any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.
  • Lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 60 pounds), or using a hoist.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
  • None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
  • Familiarity with the metric system
  • Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to factional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents.
  • Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time.
  • Ability to identify and measure material.
  • Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form.
  • Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
  • Ability to read blueprints, drawings, calipers, tape measures and angle gauges.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High school graduate, or GED preferred.
  • Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
  • Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Most work performed will be onboard a ship, in a dry dock or shipyard under fast- paced conditions; frequently requiring overtime.
  • Consistent exposure to extreme temperatures, outdoor elements, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals and dusty conditions.
  • Work over extended periods of time in tightly configured confined spaces.
  • Often works on scaffolds and ladders. To avoid injury, safety clothing is required along with safety devices to protect the eyes, head, or hearing.

EQUIPMENT USED
  • Measuring tapes, rulers, squares, levels, chalk lines, saws, shears, plasma cutters, oxy-fuel torches, angle grinders, welding machines, welding torches, electrodes, welding masks, cranes, hoists, chains, slings, come-alongs, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, vise grips, clamps, files, deburring tools, drills, grinders, sanders, impact wrenches, reciprocating saws, air hammers (pneumatic), riveters (pneumatic), forklifts, pallet jacks, trolleys, and other tools. Items listed are a representative sample but not an all-inclusive list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  • May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Location
Portsmouth, VA

Salary Range

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.
Posted 2026-03-06

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